Coronavirus

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Community Foundation, United Way launch Disaster Recovery Fund

The Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines today announced it has activated a new Disaster Recovery Fund that will be used to support communities that are disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 emergency. 

The DRF was …

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Smash Park closing doors for next month; Prairie Meadows closing at 5 p.m.

Smash Park, which launched the popularity of pickleball in the Des Moines area, is closing its doors to the public for the next four weeks.

In addition, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel is closing …

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CORONAVIRUS IN THE NEWS: March 16 | 11:22 a.m.

Wall Street dives, S&P 500 sheds $2 trillion in value 
Reuters: S&P 500 companies lost more than $2 trillion in value in the first few minutes of trading today as investors panicked about the mounting damage …

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Latest coronavirus updates: March 16 | 11:22 a.m..

Public Health and Government
Gov. Kim Reynolds recommended Iowa schools close for four weeks after the Iowa Department of Public Health announced on Sunday four additional positive cases of Iowans diagnosed with COVID-19, including one positive …

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Press release: Gov. Reynolds recommends Iowa schools close for four weeks, will hold a press conference tomorrow

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE:

DES MOINES – Upon discovery of the existence of substantial community spread of COVID-19 in the state, Gov. Reynolds is recommending that Iowa schools close for four weeks. 

“Based …

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Cownie declares state of emergency in Des Moines

Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie on Sunday declared a state of emergency, banning any gatherings of 250 or more people on public property or public right of ways.

The move means the previously scheduled St. …

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CORONAVIRUS IN THE NEWS: March 15 | 1:30 p.m.

New coronavirus case in Dallas county; patient sickened without recent travel, meaning it was ‘community spread’

Des Moines Register: There is “community spread” of the coronavirus in Iowa for the first time, Gov. Kim Reynolds …

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Business Record reschedules Forty Under 40 for July 23

With guidance from our city and state government, as well as plenty of thoughtful consideration from our executive leadership team here at the Business Record, we have decided it is in the best interest of …

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Latest coronavirus updates: March 13 | 5:30 p.m.

Public Health and Government


Food Bank of Iowa will continue normal operations and continue monitoring developments related to COVID-19, the organization announced Friday afternoon. Food Bank of Iowa is working with Des Moines Public Schools …

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Partnership updates events schedule, urges small business support

The Greater Des Moines Partnership released information late Friday afternoon on its response to the coronavirus emergency, including an updated list of events that will be either moved online, postponed or canceled. Among the largest …