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Relief for Small Businesses Included in Latest Federal Stimulus Bill

Posted by: Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance on Monday, December 21, 2020
After months of discussions, Congressional leaders have agreed to another bipartisan COVID-19 stimulus package. Members of Congress are set to vote Monday afternoon on a roughly $900 billion relief bill. The Trump Administration has also indicated support. While details are still being released, we have confirmed the bill includes additional small

Local Lumber Company Makes Impact

Posted by: Prem Kulkarni/Community Build Intern on Thursday, December 17, 2020
Prem here, Marion Community Build Intern. In the last week, I visited the build site, talked to the students, and interviewed Jim McGrew, President & CEO of Suburban Lumber. All this made me appreciate the community effort that goes into these projects. Over the last few weeks, the students have been primarily working on the siding and the windows. The

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation modifying public health measures

Posted by: on Wednesday, December 16, 2020
DES MOINES -Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that modifies existing public health measures designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The proclamation requires social distancing and reasonable public health measures for many social, community, business, or leisure gatherings or events. For high school-sponsored

City of Marion Storm Response Update

Posted by: on Friday, December 11, 2020
CITY OF MARION STORM RESPONSE UPDATE Debris Removal in Waterways Begins; Inventory of Damaged Sidewalks Underway; Local Disaster Recovery Grants Available Southern Disaster Recovery, a contractor for the City of Marion, is beginning to remove tree debris from Marion’s waterways. Maps have been created to break the waterways into sections and

MEDCO 2020 Annual Report Available

Posted by: on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
The MEDCO 2020 Annual Report is now available and can be viewed here!

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation modifying public health measures

Posted by: on Wednesday, December 9, 2020
DES MOINES - Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that modifies existing public health measures designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The proclamation continues to require that when people are in an indoor public space, and unable to social distance for 15 minutes or longer, masks are required to be worn. The same

A Message From Linn County Public Health

Posted by: on Friday, December 4, 2020
The following announcement is being shared with our business partners at the request of Linn County Public Health: Linn County Public Health will continue to follow CDC guidelines for the pandemic response. As the pandemic continues to evolve, we will adapt to new guidelines that are put forth. This week, the CDC announced changes to quarantine

New Health Emergency Proclamation: What You Need to Know

Posted by: on Monday, November 16, 2020
Gov. Reynolds signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that imposes a number of additional public health measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These new measures are effective at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17 and will continue through December 10. Mask Use: Indoor spaces open to the public Masks required when individuals are within 6
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