Now that we recognize the name and now that it is in our state and our county, what can we do about it?
WE NEED TO TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY.
Our best protection is not to get it. This is why it is so important to avoid contact with people outside your own home. If you must go out, practice social distancing and stay at least 6-13 feet away from other people.
Please use the links below to check the status of programs, financial opportunities, and new regulation as we traverse the global pandemic.
Call Howard County Business & Tourism with any questions or concerns, 563.547.3434.
SBA Disaster Loan Program
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Information
- Frequently Asked Questions For Restaurants
- Restaurant Guide For Reopening
- SBA Disaster Loan Program
- IA Dept Of Public Health Guidelines For Reopening
- Business Resource Guide
- Religious Facilities Places Of Worship Guidance
- City Of Cresco COVID 19 RLF Business Continuation Loan Program
- COVID 19 Guidelines For Hair, Nail, Massage, Salons, & Tanning Facilities
- Best Practices Preparing Workplace For COVID 19
- Protecting & Improving The Health Of Iowans May 2020
COVID-19 Phone Numbers
- Call 2-1-1: Free to connect to local health & human services
- Your Life Iowa: 855.581.8111
- Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.SAFE
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800.273.8255
- ISU Extension Iowa Concern: 800.477.1985
- National Alliance on Mental Illness: 800.950.6264
- Parent Helpline: 855.427.2736
- Visiting Nurse Association
- Dubuque: 563.556.6200
- Elkader: 563.245.1145
- WIC: 562.245.1145
- Family Resource Center (Guttenberg): 563.252.3215
- Department of Human Services (DHS): 800.362.2178
- Poison Control: 800.222.1222
COVID-19 Testing Website
- TestIowa
- COVID-19 in Iowa
- Iowa Healthcare Insurance
- Child Care Resource & Referral
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Iowa Small Business Grant, 1-7 employees
- Iowa Credit Union Association $500 Grants
- Thryve Foundation Business Grant
- Verizon Fund
- Main Street Lending Program
- Professional Beauty Association Relief Fund
- Bartender Relief Fund
- Facebook Grant Program
- Google AdWords Credits
- Walmart, Seeking new US Manufacturers
- Kiva, Supporting Microenterprises Across the World
- Arts Organization Resources & Funds
- Howard County Food Bank