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Iowans Feel Economic Impact of Coronavirus

By Rick Brewer,
Katelyn Harrop, Ben Kieffer
Published March 19, 2020 at 7:42 PM CDT
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On Tuesday, Govenor Kim Reynolds implemented measures to limit social distancing, including restaurants moving to "drive-through, carry-out, and delivery only and closures of certain entities such as bars and recreational facilities."

Large parts of our economy have nearly ground to a halt. On this episode of River to River, Ben Kieffer speaks with several Iowans, from a variety of industries, about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their jobs, businesses and lives.

Guests:

  • Tobi Parks, owner Station 1 Records and xBk Live
  • Jen Wolf, occupational therapist and community organizer
  • Jennifer Sherer, director University of Iowa Labor Center
  • Sam Farrel, bartender in Iowa City
  • Josie O'Connor Miller, senior at Cornell College
  • Marc Schneider, project manager at Iowa State University's Center for Industrial Research and Service
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Rick Brewer
Rick Brewer was a producer for IPR's Talk of Iowa and River to River
Katelyn Harrop
Katelyn Harrop is a producer for IPR's River to River and Talk of Iowa
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Ben Kieffer
Ben Kieffer is the host of "River to River." Since 2007, Kieffer has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Kieffer has a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa.
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