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 […]
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First Iowa “presumptive” cases of corona
Three Iowans likely have the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, according to testing by the Iowa Hygienic Laboratory. All three, in Johnson County, had been on a cruise in Egypt. Read more about the three cases from the Iowa Department of Public Health: Testing at Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory has indicated three presumptive positive […]
Earliest Daylight Saving Time switch set...
Given that the switch to Daylight Saving Time happens on the second Sunday in March, the 2020 time change will be the earliest possible, falling on March 8. Remember to “spring forward” and set your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed Saturday night, March 7, 2020. We lose an hour of sleep, […]
Two Iowans undergo testing for coronavir...
UPDATE, Feb. 10, 2020: The Iowa Department of Public Health announced today that the two people tested for the novel coronavirus have tested negative. The department’s website indicates 26 people who do not have symptoms for the virus are being monitored in Iowa. Original post: Iowa health officials have identified two possible cases of coronavirus, […]
Nine winter weather tips for your pet
Not much gardening takes place in Iowa in the winter, but it’s still important to get some fresh air. The same holds true for our pets, but care is needed to safeguard their health. The TurfMutt Foundation, which encourages outdoor learning experiences and stewardship of our green spaces, offers these nine tips for keeping our […]
Veggie Prescription Program to fight die...
A new program will launch Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Johnson County, Iowa, to fight diet-related diseases with fresh fruits and vegetables. The initiative involves a partnership with the Coralville Community Food Pantry, North Liberty Community Pantry, University of Iowa Health Care and local farmers, supported by a $50,000 grant from MidWestOne Bank to help […]
What to do with stinging nettles
Some gardeners value stinging nettles for their use in tea and natural remedies for conditions such as arthritis, allergies and diabetes. The leaves, stems and roots are also edible, but should never be eaten raw, due to the stinging hairs on the plant. For those who see stinging nettles as more “foe” than “friend,” removing […]
Iowa, and the nation, face tipping point...
By Cindy Hadish/for IowaWatch and Huffington Post Several times a week, Lou Stepanek drives to the Hiawatha Care Center in Iowa to spend time with someone who hasn’t seemed to recognize him for more than a decade: his wife. “We knew it was a fatal disease,” Lou, 88, a stoic retired police captain, said of […]
Discovering beauty secrets in goat’s mil
By Cindy Hadish/for Radish Magazine Goat’s milk — a beauty secret said to be favored by Cleopatra — is catching fire far beyond the Nile. While the Egyptian queen purportedly kept her skin supple with goat’s milk baths, the soap form of goat’s milk is gaining a modern-day following. “Quite a few people are making […]
Time for changing of the clocks
You know that spring is on the way when it’s time to “spring forward” with your clocks to mark the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. The switch happens at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2016; the second Sunday of March. Already this month, Iowa has experienced above-normal temperatures, making it feel like spring has arrived. […]