Category Archives: covid

Iowa restaurants have a responsibility to take measures to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The Governor’s Proclamation of Disaster Emergency issued on April 27, 2020, allows restaurants in Cerro Gordo county (and 76 other counties) to resume limited on-premises dining service effective 5AM on May 1, 2020, until 11:59PM on May 15, 2020. [button text="Click…

TestIowa is a new initiative in partnership with our state leaders and private corporations. Our goal is to dramatically increase the rate of COVID-19 testing so Iowans can have better access to testing and help stem the spread of COVID-19 to get us back to normal as quickly as possible. Why is it important to…

The Globe Gazette has launched a Local Marketing Grant program. This program offers matching marketing funds to local businesses whose livelihood has been impacted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus. The program will be available to locally owned and operated businesses impacted by the COVID-19 virus, and will provide matching advertising grants for use…

Small businesses are the foundation of our communities and our economy. Employing nearly half the American workforce, they keep our neighborhoods running and make them feel like home. The impacts of the coronavirus pandemic have wrought unprecedented financial uncertainty. These businesses need resources and relief — and they need it now. That’s why the Save…