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Business restrictions further relaxed in...

Citing heightened testing capacity and moderation of COVID-19 cases in Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds is lifting the 50 percent capacity restriction for businesses, effective 8 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2020. More: Some Test Iowa results “not received at all” The 6-foot social distancing requirement will remain in place for certain establishments, such as bars, restaurants […]

Casinos, amusement parks, live music per...

Iowans will be allowed to go to casinos, racetracks, amphitheatres, amusement parks, bowling alleys, outdoor playgrounds and more beginning June 1, as Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced further lifting of restrictions that had been in place to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Venues will be limited to 50 percent capacity and smoking […]

Majority of Iowa allowed to reopen after...

Restaurants and other businesses in 77 Iowa counties are allowed to reopen as of today, May 1, 2020, even as the state marked consecutive record high, single-day coronavirus death totals and confirmed cases. The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 14 deaths on Thursday, April 30, the highest single-day total so far, surpassing the previous […]

Gov. Reynolds to start reopening Iowa as...

As Iowa surpasses 4,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, and moved into triple digits in deaths, Governor Kim Reynolds announced she will allow select segments to “reopen.” Reynolds has not further extended the state public health emergency declaration that requires certain businesses to remain closed to limit spread of the novel coronavirus through April 30, but […]