Stories from Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds cut St. Patrick’s Day celebrations short on Tuesday, declaring a State Public Health Emergency related to COVID-19 response and mitigation. The declaration closed bars, theaters, fitness centers, casinos and other recreational facilities beginning at noon, and requires restaurants to shift their business to carry-out and delivery only, at least until March 31...

The fallout continues from the COVID-19 health emergency. Storm Lake city officials are urging residents not to hoard supplies, as President Trump suggests that the emergency could drag on into July or August. Restaurants, bars and theaters are being closed or curtailed. The governor has acted to forbid gatherings of 10 or more. Tuesday morning, the Buena Vista County Courthouse was put on lockdown, with business to be conducted by phone or online...