CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A popular summer attraction at Bever Park is temporarily closing after a contagious virus was identified among the goats at Old MacDonald’s Farm. The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department reported Thursday, May 29, 2025, that a case of ORF, also known as sore mouth disease, was identified at the Bever […]
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Measles confirmed in unvaccinated adult ...
The measles outbreak that began in the southwest United States has made its way to Iowa. According to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, a confirmed case of measles was reported in central Iowa in an unvaccinated adult. The case tested positive through the State Hygienic Laboratory and is the first confirmed case […]
State officials report first human case ...
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reported the first human case of avian influenza in the state on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. According to the department, the person was exposed to infected poultry while working with a commercial flock in northwest Iowa. The individual reported mild symptoms, has received appropriate treatment and is […]
Monitoring underway after Iowan dies of ...
Iowa health officials announced that an Eastern Iowan has died from a rare viral illness called Lassa fever. Read more about the Oct. 28, 2024, announcement from the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services: DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed the death of a middle-aged […]
Spring ahead this weekend for Daylight S...
Iowa’s recent warm streak makes it seem particularly timely to spring ahead into the coming season. Daylight Saving Time goes into effect at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10, 2024, the second Sunday of March. Be sure to set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed on Saturday, March 9. While we lose an […]
Spring ahead this weekend
It might seem too soon, but it will be time to “spring ahead” this weekend with Daylight Saving Time. The change happens at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12, 2023, the second Sunday of March. While we lose an hour of sleep, we “gain” an hour of daylight. While much of the snow has melted in […]
Iowa surpasses 10,000 COVID-19 deaths
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services reported Sept. 21, 2022, that the state had recorded 10,051 deaths attributed to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. That number is up 77 deaths from the 9,994 reported one week ago. Deaths are considered COVID-19 associated when COVID-19 is listed as an underlying cause or […]
Iowa to reopen beach after deadly amoeba...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will reopen the beach at Lake of Three Fires on Thursday, July 28, 2022, after officials confirmed the presence of Naegleria fowleri, an amoeba that caused a brain infection that killed a Missouri resident who swam in the lake earlier this month. Related: Missouri resident dies after infection with […]
Missouri resident dies after infection w...
A Missouri resident undergoing treatment for the brain-eating amoeba known as Naegleria fowleri — likely contracted at an Iowa lake — has died. The Iowa Department of Public Health did not respond to a request about the case, but the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services confirmed the patient had died. “Unfortunately, the patient […]
First case of monkeypox reported in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reported July 1, 2022, that a probable case of monkey pox has been identified in the state. According to the HHS, the patient is an adult in North Central Iowa. Testing was conducted by the State Hygienic Lab in Coralville. Read on for more from the […]