Just hours after offering no new guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Iowa, the office of Gov. Kim Reynolds reported the first death tied to the virus in the state. Reynolds stressed the need to keep Iowa’s economy going during her press conference today. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and […]
UPDATED, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, with response from Linn County Public Health, at end. CEDAR RAPIDS — Two workers at a Cedar Rapids nursing home have tested positive for COVID-19. Heritage Specialty Care, 200 Clive Dr. SW, offers rehabilitation services, skilled nursing care, long term care and hospice care. Spokesman Jason Bridie said he did […]
Even with relatively few Iowans being tested for the novel coronavirus, new cases are being confirmed. Linn County reported its first positive cases of the virus, also known as COVID-19, on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Staff with Linn County Public Health are working to identify those who may have come in contact with the county’s […]
Farmers, bakers and other vendors who rely on year-round farmers markets for income are turning to creative alternatives in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Winter markets, including those in Dubuque and Mount Vernon, Iowa, are temporarily closing to comply with Iowa restrictions on gatherings of more than 10 people. The Dubuque Winter Farmers Market, usually […]
IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa has received notice of a student who reported they tested positive for the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. While the Iowa Department of Public Health typically does not identify where a positive case of the virus has been identified, the UI released the information, as the student […]
CEDAR RAPIDS — Steve Shriver had mixed feelings as he and other volunteers distributed hundreds of bottles of free hand cleanser March 18, in a steady rain. Recipients at the drive-through distribution were overwhelmingly grateful, but Shriver, founder of organic lip balm and natural body care products company, Eco Lips, saw the other side, too. […]
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a public health disaster emergency on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, requiring restaurants, fitness centers, casinos and other venues to close as of noon. The disaster emergency activates the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants can still offer […]
UPDATE: The Indian Creek Nature Center has set June 27-28 as the new dates for this year’s Maple Syrup Festival. ADDITIONAL UPDATE: The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library also is temporarily closing. See details, below. CEDAR RAPIDS — The coronavirus pandemic has led to numerous changes in events and public gatherings. Just yesterday, […]
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds tonight recommended that Iowa schools close for four weeks, after new cases of community spread of the coronavirus were reported in the state. Reynolds plans a press conference for Monday, March 16, 2020. In addition, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) just released new guidelines that call for […]
The Iowa Department of Public Health was notified Saturday of another case of novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, bringing the total to 18 positive cases in the state and the first that has no known source of infection. Gov. Kim Reynolds called a press conference the evening of March 14, 2020 to make the […]