The number of COVID-19 cases and exposures are rising at an alarming rate in North Iowa, leaving businesses with many questions. What is considered a close contact? Who should be tested, and when? What are the latest rules regarding leave of absence and unemployment? The Chamber held a "North Iowa...
Hospital Asks Businesses to Require Masks
A Message from the MercyOne North Iowa President & CEO As we see COVID-19 numbers surge in our county, reaching a new record of 954 active cases per 100,000 residents, we are asking you – as business owners and operators, to help us beat this virus. Over the past week,...
Slow the Spread. Keep America Open.
With COVID-19 cases surging in North Iowa and across the country, we are at a pivotal moment in our fight against the pandemic. Today, we know significantly more about the virus and how to prevent the spread than we did months ago. It’s up to all of us to take...