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Find which Iowa businesses received Payroll Protection Program loans
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Do you know how to contact your public health department?
In the midst of a pandemic, it may be important for you to know how to reach out to your county's public health department. Local 5 is on your side with the details.
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Study looks at which type of face masks are most effective
Scientists at Florida Atlantic University looked at how well face masks obstructed droplets.
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Researchers test effectiveness of face masks and social distancing
Researchers at Florida Atlantic Universtiy are looking at the effectiveness of face masks in helping slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Playgrounds reopen amid pandemic, but most aren't being cleaned
The City of West Des Moines says they don't have the resources to keep up with cleaning playgrounds. Other cities, like Urbandale, are warning parents of the risk.
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Playgrounds reopen amid pandemic, but most aren't being cleaned
The City of West Des Moines says they don't have the resources to keep up with disinfecting playgrounds.
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VERIFY: Rate of incarceration highest among black Iowans
Local 5 is On Your Side to give you the facts about incarceration rates in the State of Iowa.
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VERIFY: Rate of incarceration highest among black Iowans
Here's what data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Iowa Department of Corrections tells us.
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State rental and mortgage assistance program estimated to help around 6,500
The Iowa Finance Authority estimates that 20,000 applications will be received and that the funds will assist around 6,500 people.
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Iowa launches program to assist renters, homeowners struggling with housing payments
The Iowa Finance Authority is now accepting applications for those facing housing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Iowa renters find help through new funds
Some Iowans are struggling to pay their rent and other bills during the pandemic. The state's new program just might help with it.
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Breaking down the number of Iowans receiving coronavirus stimulus money
Over 1.4 million payments were made to people in the state, totaling $2.66 billion.
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Do you know how to contact your public health department?
In the midst of a pandemic, it may be important for you to know how to reach out to your county's public health department. Local 5 is on your side with the details.
local-5-on-your-side
Study looks at which type of face masks are most effective
Scientists at Florida Atlantic University looked at how well face masks obstructed droplets.
local-5-on-your-side
Researchers test effectiveness of face masks and social distancing
Researchers at Florida Atlantic Universtiy are looking at the effectiveness of face masks in helping slow the spread of COVID-19.
local-5-on-your-side
Playgrounds reopen amid pandemic, but most aren't being cleaned
The City of West Des Moines says they don't have the resources to keep up with cleaning playgrounds. Other cities, like Urbandale, are warning parents of the risk.
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Playgrounds reopen amid pandemic, but most aren't being cleaned
The City of West Des Moines says they don't have the resources to keep up with disinfecting playgrounds.
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VERIFY: Rate of incarceration highest among black Iowans
Local 5 is On Your Side to give you the facts about incarceration rates in the State of Iowa.
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VERIFY: Rate of incarceration highest among black Iowans
Here's what data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Iowa Department of Corrections tells us.
local
State rental and mortgage assistance program estimated to help around 6,500
The Iowa Finance Authority estimates that 20,000 applications will be received and that the funds will assist around 6,500 people.
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Iowa launches program to assist renters, homeowners struggling with housing payments
The Iowa Finance Authority is now accepting applications for those facing housing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
local
Iowa renters find help through new funds
Some Iowans are struggling to pay their rent and other bills during the pandemic. The state's new program just might help with it.
coronavirus
Breaking down the number of Iowans receiving coronavirus stimulus money
Over 1.4 million payments were made to people in the state, totaling $2.66 billion.
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