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Dogs now allowed on Iowa bar and restaurant patios without a waiver
April 22, 2021
Registration opens for consumable hemp manufacturers and retailers
February 24, 2021
DIA seeks nominations for the 2021 Governor's Award for Quality Care
January 4, 2021
DIA introduces new website, logo
December 29, 2020
CMS: Trump Administration Launches National Training Program to Strengthen Nursing Home Infection Control Practices
August 25, 2020
State of Iowa to strengthen enforcement of social distancing requirements for food and alcohol businesses
July 30, 2020
DIA offers virtual food safety checks for businesses amid COVID-19 pandemic
June 10, 2020
DIA offers virtual pre-opening inspection option for new restaurants and other food businesses
April 22, 2020
CMS directs state survey agencies to cease all surveys in federally-certified health facilities except in the most serious cases
March 27, 2020
DIA temporarily suspends food inspections during COVID-19 response
March 20, 2020