Governor Kim Reynolds this afternoon announced the following nonessential retail establishments would be closed as of 10 p.m. this evening, March 26, through April 7 due to the spread of COVID-19: Bookstores, clothing stores, shoe stores, jewelry stores, luggage stores, cosmetic, beauty, or …

Angie Kopera of Bloomfield Care Center said Thursday afternoon the iPad donated by the Chequest Eagles 4-H Club is set up and ready for Care Center residents to receive greetings and messages, videos of children playing musical instruments, reading, or more.  The iPad is also set up with Fac…

Bloomfield’s Coronavirus Response Team began passing out letters and red/green signs to Bloomfield households today. The team hopes to complete distribution to all homes by tomorrow. Residents who are fine and need no help are being asked to post the green sign on their front door; those who…

Iowa reported 21 additional positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday morning, for a total of 145 positive cases.

The Bloomfield City Council will meet electronically (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) at 7 p.m. March 26. The public may join the meeting by dialing 664-6338 at 7 p.m., and when prompted, press 18477.

DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 34 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 179 positive cases. There have been a total of 2,975 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. 

DES MOINES - Gov. Kim Reynolds received notification last night that President Trump has approved her request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for COVID-19, removing a $5 million cap on federal funds as well as making available the Community Disaster Loan program. 

 The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning the public about fraudulent letters threatening suspension of Social Security benefits due to COVID-19 or coronavirus-related office closures. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will not suspend or discontinue benefit…

The Davis County Schools’ administrative team meets electronically every morning to coordinate efforts to ensure student safety, keep the food service program running efficiently, and direct students to educational resources during the mandated four-week vacation due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Davis County Hospital and Clinics remain on the alert as the facility prepares for more potential patients due to the threat of COVID-19. The hospital also continues to monitor crucial resources and proactively plan for sourcing additional supplies.

The U. S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020.

With Coronavirus restrictions on large group gatherings in place, Davis County churches are looking for new ways to keep members engaged with their faith and church community at a time when many are looking for spiritual direction and healing.

The Davis County Board of Supervisors took action March 18 to limit access to all county owned offices and properties. The bulk of offices affected by that decision reside in the Davis County Courthouse, but steps have also been taken to limit access to other facilities.

The Bloomfield City Council held an electronic meeting at 6 p.m. March 19 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor pro tem Darin Garrett presided at the meeting due to the absence of Mayor Dan Wiegand.

The Davis County School Board learned what was happening with the school district now that classes have been shut down for the next several weeks. The board heard reports, Monday night March 23, from district administrators about how operations have kept the district going over the past coup…

Employees who travel by airplane to be affected

The two blood centers serving Davis County are both asking for donors to step up despite concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.

On Monday, March 23, Governor Reynolds announced a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses and tax deferrals to any Iowa businesses that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

As Iowa response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s grocery industry is adapting to unprecedented consumer demand.

Cheryll Jones, pediatric nurse practitioner associated with Ottumwa Regional Health Center and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, shared several tips last week for managing stress during the coronavirus outbreak while at the same time practicing social distancing.

Phil Miller will deliver to U of I

IUB also supports extending LIHEAP application period to May 31

The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a disaster declaration for Iowa that will allow small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to qualify for low-interest support loans, Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office announced Saturday.

The Board of Trustees of the Davis County Hospital and Clinics held an electronic meeting Monday, March 16, as allowed by Iowa Code when there are valid concerns that an in-person meeting is impossible or impractical.

Jeremy Walker of Bloomfield’s Wastewater Department has this word of advice for Bloomfield residents: “Don’t flush flushable wipes down your toilets!

The Bloomfield Public Library closed its doors to the public last week, but three staff members continue to work so the public can read while following orders to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Iowa Corn Growers Association announced Friday, March 20 that a proclamation issued by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds would help farmers continue their efforts to feed the world.

Financial assistance and tax deferral now available

Gov. Kim Reynolds, said Sunday that while Iowans are emotional about the decision to keep child-care centers open when schools are closed, the service is necessary to keep essential workers on the job in health care, emergency services, food production and other vital jobs. She called on sch…

(Washington, D.C., March 17, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced new contacts to encourage communication with USDA to help feed kids and ensure the United States food supply chain remains strong in response to the COVID-19 outbreak:

Brian and Margie Warning of Bloomfield, owners of BMW Janitorial Services, which serves the Davis County Schools, are sharing information on cleaning and disinfecting surfaces during the COVID-19 outbreak.

AMES, Iowa -- The outbreak of Covid 19, a disease caused by the new coronavirus, has many Iowans thinking about emergency supplies and kits, if they should need to self-isolate or quarantine. Nutrition and wellness state specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer tip…

Sunday Davis County Daycare and Preschool made the decision be open from 5:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for this week.

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds has announced assistance for workers and employers impacted by layoffs related to COVID-19. The guidance includes information for employees filing for unemployment insurance claims, as well as information on programs available for employers.

The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) issues updated guidance for childcare settings. The updated guidance was developed in close consultation with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH). The health and safety of children, family and childcare providers is of the utmost importance…

The Bloomfield Democrat has been alerted that Iowa Total Care members may be receiving a text message asking them to click on a link to sign up for meals.

County’s Financial Report filed

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 The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning the public about fraudulent letters threatening suspension of Social Security benefits due to COVID-19 or coronavirus-related office closures. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will not suspend or discontinue benefit…

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UI Health Care seeks additional protective face shields

Governor Reynolds announced additional mandatory closures Sunday afternoon as well as licensing relief and suspension of foreclosures.

Starting Monday, March 23, Davis County Daycare and Preschool will be open from 5:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Children with the following symptoms will not be permitted to attend daycare: cough, runny nose, fever, rash, loose stools, vomiting, and eye infection. Parents will need to drop off their …

DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds Saturday announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa as of January 31, 2020 and continuing. The declaration allows pandemic-impacted small businesses to apply for low-interest support loans…

 Gov. Reynolds signs additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration, will hold press conference today DES MOINES - Today, Gov. Reynolds issued an additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration effective immediately providing additional regulatory relief to Iowans impacted by this…