North Iowa Strong - April 16, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE

Thursday, April 16, 2020

North Iowa Strong - CARES Act Update from Senator Joni Ernst

Join us for a Zoom webinar at 1:30PM on Tuesday, April 21 with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst. Senator Ernst will be providing an overview and additional information of the CARES Act and answering questions from our members.

If you have questions for Senator Ernst, you may submit them at the time of registration or email them to cfrein@masoncityia.com .

Registration is limited to the first 100 participants. The meeting will be recorded and shared online following the call.

Senator Joni Ernst

Band Festival 2020 Cancelled

The 2020 North Iowa Band Festival , scheduled for May 21-25 has been cancelled due to public health concerns posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. All aspects of the festival have been cancelled, including the parade and marching band competition, main stage entertainment and other performances, carnival, marketplace, Stu Nevermann Memorial Run, and the North Iowa Band Festival Royalty program. This year would’ve marked the 82nd celebration. Throughout its rich history, the only time the festival has been suspended was 1943-45, in the midst of World War II.

Click here for the full press release

Face Masks Help Slow Spread of COVID-19

CG Public Health and the CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.

Click here for information on cloth face coverings and for a template to make your own at home (or to donate to care centers and medical facilities in need in our community).

As a reminder, the #MaskUp campaign ends tomorrow, so be sure to check out the contest rules and share a photo of yourself or your family wearing your cloth masks. You could win $100 in Chamber Bucks!

Additional COVID-19 outbreak guidance for businesses can be found on our website .

CG Public Health Resources

Wellness Tip

If you're struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, or any negative emotions due to the pandemic's effect on our lives right now, you might find some solace in meditation. Check out these free meditation apps to help rest your mind.

For more mental health resources, click here or visit our health & wellness page on our website.

As your local Chamber of Commerce, we will do our best to continue sending important information as we receive it, without overburdening you with emails. For additional resources and information on COVID-19, please visit our website .

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