Churches reopen with social distancing for in person worship
Antioch plans small Sunday school with ten children per room and enhanced cleaning as churches in the Archdiocese of Dubuque resume Mass. St Pius X Cedar Rapids will seat about 400 of 850 with masks and distance, offering bread only during communion. First Assembly Cedar Rapids runs a soft opening with 30 percent seating, no children’s ministries, and optional masks while urging goodwill and trust.
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Iowa reports 20 more COVID deaths and aid plan totals
Iowa health officials recorded 20 new COVID-19 fatalities raising the state total to 520 and 269 new cases for 18,791 total infections. The briefing outlined $215 million to reopen small businesses and aid homeowners renters, plus $100 million for farmers and ethanol producers and $125 million for local governments. Health care and telehealth funding totals $50 million and $85 million respectively, with broadband modernization to support rural communities and state operations.
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City offers rent and utility aid amid COVID-19 impacts
City leaders announce rental and utility assistance funded to aid residents harmed by the pandemic. The program runs alongside a state Iowa Finance Authority effort offering up to 3200 for rent or 3000 for mortgage relief, with eligibility constraints tied to unemployment benefits. Local agencies will coordinate referrals while monitoring duplication.
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Kim Reynolds
Iowa Finance Authority
Cedar Rapids
Jennifer Pratt
Pratt
Iowa Legal Aid
Horizons
Tracy Hightshoe
Iowa City
Community Crisis Services and Food Bank
Hightshoe
Johnson County
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