UPDATE May 6, 2020
Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency.
The proclamation permits dental services to resume in compliance with guidelines adopted by the Iowa Dental Board, permits some additional businesses and establishments to reopen throughout Iowa in a limited fashion with appropriate public health measures in place, and provides additional regulatory relief to assist Iowans affected by this disaster.
Read the full proclamation here:
https://governor.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Proclamation%20of%20Disaster%20Emergency%20-%202020.05.06.pdf
Reopenings: Campgrounds are open statewide as of May 8, with reasonable restrictions to prevent spread. Retail stores, such as shoes, clothing, jewelry, etc. are also opened statewide as of May 8, with restrictions.
State Fire Marshal Guidance for Determining Occupant Capacity
UPDATE April 27, 2020
Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration until May 27, 2020.
The proclamation loosens social distancing measures in 77 Iowa counties (All counties except Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Dallas, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fayette, Henry, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Linn, Louisa, Marshall, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama, Washington, or Woodbury County) effective Friday, May 1 and continues other restrictions until 11:50 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020.
In the 77 counties, the proclamation permits restaurants, fitness centers, malls, libraries, race tracks, and certain other retail establishments to reopen in a limited fashion with public health measures in place. In addition, the proclamation lifts the restriction on religious and spiritual gatherings so long as churches and other gathering hosts implement reasonable public health measures. All other regulatory relief previously provided to affected Iowans is also extended until Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Gov. Reynolds is strongly encouraging all vulnerable Iowans, including those with preexisting medical conditions and those older than 65, in all counties of the state to continue to limit their activities outside of their home, including their visits to businesses and other establishments and their participation in gatherings of any size and any purpose.
UPDATE April 6, 2020
New Business Closures:
Below you will find a list of businesses that must close their physical facility to the public through April 30th
• Malls (All enclosed malls shall be closed, including interior common areas and any retail establishments that only accessible to the public from the interior common areas. A retail establishment that may be directly accessed from outside the mall is not required to close.)
• Social / fraternal clubs, including but not limited to The American Legion / VFW posts
• Golf Course Clubhouse (shall be closed, except that food and beverages may be sold if such food or beverages are promptly taken from the premises and a golf course clubhouse may also be open to the minimal extent necessary to facilitate use of the golf course provided appropriate social distancing practices are implemented)
• Bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades / amusement parks
• Libraries, Museums, zoos / aquariums
• Race tracks
• Roller or ice skating rinks / skate parks
• Outdoor / indoor playgrounds or children’s play centers
• Campgrounds ( all public and private campgrounds shall be closed to temporary recreational use. This order shall not prohibit the use of a campground by long-term or permanent tent who resides at the campground. All cabins and yurts in state parks shall also be closed to temporary residents)
• Door-to-Door sales
• Tobacco, cigarette, cigar /vaping stores
• Toy, game, music, instrument, move, and adult entertainment establishments.
All Business Closures
Below you will find a list of businesses that must close their physical facility to the public through April 30th. This does not prohibit them from offering curbside pickup/delivery/or other online means of selling goods.
• Restaurants and Bars
• Fitness Centers
• Swimming pools
• Salons
• Medical Spas
• Barbershops
• Tattoo Establishments
• Tanning Facilities
• Massage Therapy establishments
• Theaters
• Casinos and Gaming Facilities
• Senior citizen Centers and Adult Daycare Facilities
• Mass Gatherings: social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, etc. (more than 10 people prohibited)
• Bookstores
• Clothing stores
• Shoe stores
• Jewelry stores
• Luggage stores
• Cosmetic, beauty, or perfume stores
• Florists
• Furniture and home furnishing stores
• Malls (All enclosed malls shall be closed, including interior common areas and any retail establishments that only accessible to the public from the interior common areas. A retail establishment that may be directly accessed from outside the mall is not required to close.)
• Social / fraternal clubs, including but not limited to The American Legion / VFW posts
• Bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades / amusement parks
• Libraries, Museums, zoos / aquariums
• Race tracks
• Roller or ice skating rinks / skate parks
• Outdoor / indoor playgrounds or children’s play centers
• Campgrounds ( all public and private campgrounds shall be closed to temporary recreational use. This order shall not prohibit the use of a campground by long-term or permanent tent who resides at the campground. All cabins and yurts in state parks shall also be closed to temporary residents)
• Door-to-Door sales
• Tobacco, cigarette, cigar /vaping stores
• Toy, game, music, instrument, move, and adult entertainment establishments.
*This closure order does not affect other retail establishments, such as discount stores, grocery stores, or pharmacies that sell these goods in addition to other essential food, medical supplies, and household goods.
Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency.
The proclamation permits dental services to resume in compliance with guidelines adopted by the Iowa Dental Board, permits some additional businesses and establishments to reopen throughout Iowa in a limited fashion with appropriate public health measures in place, and provides additional regulatory relief to assist Iowans affected by this disaster.
Read the full proclamation here:
https://governor.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Proclamation%20of%20Disaster%20Emergency%20-%202020.05.06.pdf
Reopenings: Campgrounds are open statewide as of May 8, with reasonable restrictions to prevent spread. Retail stores, such as shoes, clothing, jewelry, etc. are also opened statewide as of May 8, with restrictions.
State Fire Marshal Guidance for Determining Occupant Capacity
UPDATE April 27, 2020
Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration until May 27, 2020.
The proclamation loosens social distancing measures in 77 Iowa counties (All counties except Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Dallas, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fayette, Henry, Iowa, Jasper, Johnson, Linn, Louisa, Marshall, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama, Washington, or Woodbury County) effective Friday, May 1 and continues other restrictions until 11:50 p.m. on Friday, May 15, 2020.
In the 77 counties, the proclamation permits restaurants, fitness centers, malls, libraries, race tracks, and certain other retail establishments to reopen in a limited fashion with public health measures in place. In addition, the proclamation lifts the restriction on religious and spiritual gatherings so long as churches and other gathering hosts implement reasonable public health measures. All other regulatory relief previously provided to affected Iowans is also extended until Wednesday, May 27, 2020.
Gov. Reynolds is strongly encouraging all vulnerable Iowans, including those with preexisting medical conditions and those older than 65, in all counties of the state to continue to limit their activities outside of their home, including their visits to businesses and other establishments and their participation in gatherings of any size and any purpose.
UPDATE April 6, 2020
New Business Closures:
Below you will find a list of businesses that must close their physical facility to the public through April 30th
• Malls (All enclosed malls shall be closed, including interior common areas and any retail establishments that only accessible to the public from the interior common areas. A retail establishment that may be directly accessed from outside the mall is not required to close.)
• Social / fraternal clubs, including but not limited to The American Legion / VFW posts
• Golf Course Clubhouse (shall be closed, except that food and beverages may be sold if such food or beverages are promptly taken from the premises and a golf course clubhouse may also be open to the minimal extent necessary to facilitate use of the golf course provided appropriate social distancing practices are implemented)
• Bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades / amusement parks
• Libraries, Museums, zoos / aquariums
• Race tracks
• Roller or ice skating rinks / skate parks
• Outdoor / indoor playgrounds or children’s play centers
• Campgrounds ( all public and private campgrounds shall be closed to temporary recreational use. This order shall not prohibit the use of a campground by long-term or permanent tent who resides at the campground. All cabins and yurts in state parks shall also be closed to temporary residents)
• Door-to-Door sales
• Tobacco, cigarette, cigar /vaping stores
• Toy, game, music, instrument, move, and adult entertainment establishments.
All Business Closures
Below you will find a list of businesses that must close their physical facility to the public through April 30th. This does not prohibit them from offering curbside pickup/delivery/or other online means of selling goods.
• Restaurants and Bars
• Fitness Centers
• Swimming pools
• Salons
• Medical Spas
• Barbershops
• Tattoo Establishments
• Tanning Facilities
• Massage Therapy establishments
• Theaters
• Casinos and Gaming Facilities
• Senior citizen Centers and Adult Daycare Facilities
• Mass Gatherings: social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, etc. (more than 10 people prohibited)
• Bookstores
• Clothing stores
• Shoe stores
• Jewelry stores
• Luggage stores
• Cosmetic, beauty, or perfume stores
• Florists
• Furniture and home furnishing stores
• Malls (All enclosed malls shall be closed, including interior common areas and any retail establishments that only accessible to the public from the interior common areas. A retail establishment that may be directly accessed from outside the mall is not required to close.)
• Social / fraternal clubs, including but not limited to The American Legion / VFW posts
• Bingo halls, bowling alleys, pool halls, arcades / amusement parks
• Libraries, Museums, zoos / aquariums
• Race tracks
• Roller or ice skating rinks / skate parks
• Outdoor / indoor playgrounds or children’s play centers
• Campgrounds ( all public and private campgrounds shall be closed to temporary recreational use. This order shall not prohibit the use of a campground by long-term or permanent tent who resides at the campground. All cabins and yurts in state parks shall also be closed to temporary residents)
• Door-to-Door sales
• Tobacco, cigarette, cigar /vaping stores
• Toy, game, music, instrument, move, and adult entertainment establishments.
*This closure order does not affect other retail establishments, such as discount stores, grocery stores, or pharmacies that sell these goods in addition to other essential food, medical supplies, and household goods.
UPDATE April 1, 2020
Who Gets the Stimulus Checks?
Stimulus payments directly to Iowans beginning April 6: $1,200 for individuals ($2,400 married couples) + $500 per child under 17
Payments phase out for individuals with adjusted gross incomes over $75,000 ($150,000 for couples) and individuals making over $99,000 would not get a payment ($198,000 for couples),
If you do not typically file a tax return you may need to file a simple tax return to receive a payment. Additional information will soon be available at IRS.gov/coronavirus. (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know)
If you are receiving Social Security benefits, but did not file taxes in 2018 or 2019, you may be eligible for a stimulus check based on information from your Form SSA-1099 Social Security Benefit Statement or your form RRB-1099 Social Security Equivalent Benefit Statement. (https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2020/coronavirus-stimulus-checks.html)
Dependents that are over the age of 17 are not eligible for a separate check, even if the dependent earns up to 50% of their own support in a year (https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2020/03/27/your-guide-to-the-federal-stimulus-package/#59c7e0be2711; https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2020/03/27/high-schoolers--college-students-may-not-be-eligible-for-stimulus-checks/#627d5bc919da)
More information can be found here: https://axne.house.gov/coronavirus#Direct%20Payments%20FAQs
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know
Who Gets the Stimulus Checks?
Stimulus payments directly to Iowans beginning April 6: $1,200 for individuals ($2,400 married couples) + $500 per child under 17
Payments phase out for individuals with adjusted gross incomes over $75,000 ($150,000 for couples) and individuals making over $99,000 would not get a payment ($198,000 for couples),
If you do not typically file a tax return you may need to file a simple tax return to receive a payment. Additional information will soon be available at IRS.gov/coronavirus. (https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know)
If you are receiving Social Security benefits, but did not file taxes in 2018 or 2019, you may be eligible for a stimulus check based on information from your Form SSA-1099 Social Security Benefit Statement or your form RRB-1099 Social Security Equivalent Benefit Statement. (https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2020/coronavirus-stimulus-checks.html)
Dependents that are over the age of 17 are not eligible for a separate check, even if the dependent earns up to 50% of their own support in a year (https://www.forbes.com/sites/advisor/2020/03/27/your-guide-to-the-federal-stimulus-package/#59c7e0be2711; https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2020/03/27/high-schoolers--college-students-may-not-be-eligible-for-stimulus-checks/#627d5bc919da)
More information can be found here: https://axne.house.gov/coronavirus#Direct%20Payments%20FAQs
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know
UPDATE MARCH 29, 2020-From the Times Republican
Marshalltown businesses can now apply for a grant to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ogden Newspapers Inc., the parent company of the Times-Republican, has established a $1 million fund to help local businesses get back to full strength by subsidizing local marketing efforts through matching grants.
“We know businesses and workers here are hurting; we’re hurting, too,” said Abigail Pelzer, Times-Republican Publisher. “But if we can pull together as a community, we can weather this. Here at the T-R we want to do everything we can to help everyone get through the pandemic and get back to work. With these matching grants, we can help local businesses tell their story as they rebuild.”
Businesses operating in the Marshalltown and Tama markets can apply for a grant of up to $15,000 today at ogdennews.com/community-grant. Applicants will receive a response to their application within one to two business days.
The fund is open to all locally owned and operated businesses impacted by the coronavirus, Pelzer said, whether or not they are current Times-Republican advertisers. Grant money can be used for local print and online advertising in the Times-Republican and on www.timesrepublican.com between April 1 and June 30.
“It’s great to see organizations like the Times-Republican continue to support our local businesses in such a difficult time,” said Lynn Olberding, Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. Marshalltown will come back from this crisis and these grants will help businesses rebound.”
“A community newspaper is only as strong as the community it serves,” said Robert Nutting, CEO of Ogden Newspapers. “As a family-owned business operating for almost 130 years, we have learned that the only way to pull through the hard times is to stand with your partners and customers. We are proud to offer this assistance to the local businesses that form the backbone of the communities where we publish.”
For more information and to apply, visit ogdennews.com/community-grant.
Ogden Newspapers operates more than 40 daily newspapers across the country, plus a number of weekly newspapers and a magazine division.
Marshalltown businesses can now apply for a grant to help them recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ogden Newspapers Inc., the parent company of the Times-Republican, has established a $1 million fund to help local businesses get back to full strength by subsidizing local marketing efforts through matching grants.
“We know businesses and workers here are hurting; we’re hurting, too,” said Abigail Pelzer, Times-Republican Publisher. “But if we can pull together as a community, we can weather this. Here at the T-R we want to do everything we can to help everyone get through the pandemic and get back to work. With these matching grants, we can help local businesses tell their story as they rebuild.”
Businesses operating in the Marshalltown and Tama markets can apply for a grant of up to $15,000 today at ogdennews.com/community-grant. Applicants will receive a response to their application within one to two business days.
The fund is open to all locally owned and operated businesses impacted by the coronavirus, Pelzer said, whether or not they are current Times-Republican advertisers. Grant money can be used for local print and online advertising in the Times-Republican and on www.timesrepublican.com between April 1 and June 30.
“It’s great to see organizations like the Times-Republican continue to support our local businesses in such a difficult time,” said Lynn Olberding, Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. Marshalltown will come back from this crisis and these grants will help businesses rebound.”
“A community newspaper is only as strong as the community it serves,” said Robert Nutting, CEO of Ogden Newspapers. “As a family-owned business operating for almost 130 years, we have learned that the only way to pull through the hard times is to stand with your partners and customers. We are proud to offer this assistance to the local businesses that form the backbone of the communities where we publish.”
For more information and to apply, visit ogdennews.com/community-grant.
Ogden Newspapers operates more than 40 daily newspapers across the country, plus a number of weekly newspapers and a magazine division.
UPDATE MARCH 25, 2020
Here is the latest information that MCBD has received from Main Street Iowa that includes funding available for businesses that are sole proprietors. Click the link below.
IEDA COVID-19: Iowa Business Recovery Assistance
Here is the latest information that MCBD has received from Main Street Iowa that includes funding available for businesses that are sole proprietors. Click the link below.
IEDA COVID-19: Iowa Business Recovery Assistance
UPDATE MARCH 21, 2020
The MCBD and a group of volunteers have been working over the last couple of days to compile a list of Downtown businesses with information on how to contact them and how they are currently operating. You can view and download the file below.
This is still a work in progress any information that needs to be added/corrected please contact Deb Millizer at director@marshalltownmainst.org
The MCBD and a group of volunteers have been working over the last couple of days to compile a list of Downtown businesses with information on how to contact them and how they are currently operating. You can view and download the file below.
This is still a work in progress any information that needs to be added/corrected please contact Deb Millizer at director@marshalltownmainst.org
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UPDATE MARCH 18,2020
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) needs to assess the impact of the pandemic in Iowa. To assist in these efforts, please complete this survey, developed by University of Northern Iowa – Institute for Decision Making, to tell us what your business is experiencing and how your business is handling the current crisis.
Please forward this link to businesses/attractions/organizations within your membership or communities.
IEDA will use the information collected in this survey to inform its public policy in response to the crisis, as well as potential assistance to businesses. The deadline to complete this survey is Monday, March 23 at 5 p.m.
Again, thank you for mobilizing and providing this information on such short notice. We will remain connected with you in the coming weeks to provide additional guidance as warranted.
Our thoughts are with all of you and our business community, and we remain confident the efforts we are undertaking today will mitigate the long-term impact on our economy.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) needs to assess the impact of the pandemic in Iowa. To assist in these efforts, please complete this survey, developed by University of Northern Iowa – Institute for Decision Making, to tell us what your business is experiencing and how your business is handling the current crisis.
Please forward this link to businesses/attractions/organizations within your membership or communities.
IEDA will use the information collected in this survey to inform its public policy in response to the crisis, as well as potential assistance to businesses. The deadline to complete this survey is Monday, March 23 at 5 p.m.
Again, thank you for mobilizing and providing this information on such short notice. We will remain connected with you in the coming weeks to provide additional guidance as warranted.
Our thoughts are with all of you and our business community, and we remain confident the efforts we are undertaking today will mitigate the long-term impact on our economy.
UPDATE MARCH 17, 2020
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is asking our businesses to complete the form (link below) and submit to businessrecovery@iowaeda.com by noon on Wednesday, March 18.
This documentation is necessary to receive an economic injury disaster declaration that will enable Disaster Loan Assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
IEDA will assemble the surveys and submit the documentation to SBA via Iowa Homeland Security for consideration. IEDA is working in collaboration with SBA and Iowa Homeland Security on this initiative.
If the declaration is made for Iowa, businesses will be able to apply for assistance directly to SBA. We will share this information with our members as soon as it is available.
Click on the "Download form" button below to complete the form.
SBA Disaster Assistance Resources for Business
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) is asking our businesses to complete the form (link below) and submit to businessrecovery@iowaeda.com by noon on Wednesday, March 18.
This documentation is necessary to receive an economic injury disaster declaration that will enable Disaster Loan Assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
IEDA will assemble the surveys and submit the documentation to SBA via Iowa Homeland Security for consideration. IEDA is working in collaboration with SBA and Iowa Homeland Security on this initiative.
If the declaration is made for Iowa, businesses will be able to apply for assistance directly to SBA. We will share this information with our members as soon as it is available.
Click on the "Download form" button below to complete the form.
SBA Disaster Assistance Resources for Business
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Latest Update on SBA Disaster Assistance (as of March 16, 2020 – 5:00 p.m. CST)
Here is the latest information we have regarding disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
We’re waiting on Iowa to be designated as eligible for small businesses in the state to apply for assistance in the form of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Because these are Economic Injury loans, the rules require each state to demonstrate economic losses to SBA before we can declare the counties within a state as eligible to apply for the loans. The Governor’s Office has been working with SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance to get the appropriate statistics for the application. Unfortunately, we don’t have a timetable as to when a decision will be made, but hopefully it will be soon.
Small businesses who have been impacted and want to pass their information on to the state are encouraged to reach out to their County Emergency Management office (see attached list). They will then provide statistics on the number of affected businesses to the state as part of Iowa’s application to SBA.
Eligible businesses would apply directly to SBA for assistance as EIDL is a direct loan program.
As soon a declaration is made in Iowa, we will be getting the word out from our office through every means we have. You can also go to www.sba.gov/disaster, click on the “Apply for Assistance” button and then click on “Eligible Disaster Areas” and search “Iowa” to see what’s available. The most recent declaration will be at the top and that’s where you’ll find information on the COVID 19 EIDL Loans as soon as Iowa is declared eligible. This website is also where businesses will apply for these loans once Iowa is declared eligible.
We also have a Website that encompasses ALL the information we have available for Small Business related to COVID-19. We encourage you to check it out.
Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19.
Here is the latest information we have regarding disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
We’re waiting on Iowa to be designated as eligible for small businesses in the state to apply for assistance in the form of Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Because these are Economic Injury loans, the rules require each state to demonstrate economic losses to SBA before we can declare the counties within a state as eligible to apply for the loans. The Governor’s Office has been working with SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance to get the appropriate statistics for the application. Unfortunately, we don’t have a timetable as to when a decision will be made, but hopefully it will be soon.
Small businesses who have been impacted and want to pass their information on to the state are encouraged to reach out to their County Emergency Management office (see attached list). They will then provide statistics on the number of affected businesses to the state as part of Iowa’s application to SBA.
Eligible businesses would apply directly to SBA for assistance as EIDL is a direct loan program.
As soon a declaration is made in Iowa, we will be getting the word out from our office through every means we have. You can also go to www.sba.gov/disaster, click on the “Apply for Assistance” button and then click on “Eligible Disaster Areas” and search “Iowa” to see what’s available. The most recent declaration will be at the top and that’s where you’ll find information on the COVID 19 EIDL Loans as soon as Iowa is declared eligible. This website is also where businesses will apply for these loans once Iowa is declared eligible.
We also have a Website that encompasses ALL the information we have available for Small Business related to COVID-19. We encourage you to check it out.
Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19.