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Child care providers (including nonprofits) will be eligible for the SBA’s new partially forgivable loan program – the Paycheck Protection Program. This program should be available beginning today through local banks and credit unions. Funds are limited and available on a first come first serve basis. PLEASE help get the word out to child care providers in your communities.

Iowa Health Care Association encourages businesses to donate Personal Protective Equipment to long-term care providers(April 3, 2020) - The Iowa Health Care Association (IHCA) recognizes Iowa trade associations who are encouraging businesses that may have excess personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies - face masks, gloves and gowns - to donate or sell those supplies to Iowa's long-term care providers.

 Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is offering regulatory relief to help first-time pesticide applicators get certified during the 2020 growing season. This comes after the Department and its testing partners canceled several large, in-person testing sessions based on the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines provided by the CDC.

We want to assure you that we take the health and well-being of our community, customers, and associates very seriously. Like you, we're closely monitoring the quickly developing effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we will practice social distancing. We have decided to go to curb side service to help keep you and us safer.

As an investor, you constantly want to see your portfolio move just one way – up. But that’s not possible, because the financial markets will always fluctuate. So, if you’re going to invest for many decades, you need to be prepared for many ups and downs. Still, the recent market pullback from record highs, caused largely by the coronavirus, may have you particularly concerned.

In response to the Covid-19 business restrictions, John Fischer, doing business as  Fischer Law, PLLC located at 216 West 4th Street in Vinton, is closed to public walk-in traffic but John and his employees are still working inside to meet the legal needs of the community.  Many services can be started as phone calls, emails, faxes or a video conference if needed.

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The Vinton Country Club is offering a limited take out menu. Simply call 319-472-4052 to place an order.*Carryout open to the public 11am-2pm and 5pm to 8pm daily.*This week at the Vinton Country Club, get a free kids meal for every adult order.*Bottles of pop, tea, or powerade are 2 for $3.50*Fish and chips special all week.*Monday and Wednesday night get 10% off orders of $30.

Celebrate with $10 bundles of Easter candy available for curbside pick up at La Grange Pharmacy. $5 Of EVERY PURCHASE IS DONATED TO VGH FOUNDATION TO FIGHT COVID. All bundles are unique and contain a variety of Easter candy. To purchase your bundle park in front of La Grange pharmacy and call 319-472-2100 with your credit card information and to receive your bundle.

Business assistance has been announced at the Federal and State level to help combat the effects of COVID-19 business closures. Below is a quick snapshot of a few of the best resources you might find helpful. Note – if you are applying for the Iowa Small Business Relief Program, the deadline is tomorrow (Tuesday) at Noon.  Iowa Economic Development Authority InformationCOVID-19: IOWA BUSINESS RECOVERY ASSISTANCE Governor Reynolds Announces COVID-19 Iowa Small Business Relief Programhave employed between 2-25 people prior to March 17, 2020eligible small businesses grants ranging from $5,000-$25,000deferral of sales and use or withholding taxes due and waiver of penalty and interestThe deadline for applications is March 31 at 12:00 p.