Category Archives: Local News
Iowa Governor announces Additional Business Closings
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds appearing at a press conference Sunday afternoon announced additional business closings. Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public...
Mar 22, 2020
Fremont County Bank Break-in under Investigation
(Farragut) Authorities are investigating a break-in at the First Heritage Bank in Farragut. According to the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, two males entered the bank entryway between 2:00 a.m. and ...
Mar 22, 2020
Grocers Assure Communities ‘There Is Enough Food’ During the COVID-19 Pandemic
(Urbandale) As Iowa responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state's grocery industry is adapting to unprecedented consumer demand. COVID-19 has caused a surge in demand for a number of grocery items, l...
Mar 22, 2020
Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, Reynolds to hold press conference Sunday
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 22 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 90 positive cases. There have been 1,215 negative tes...
Mar 22, 2020
Adair County Supervisors to Discuss Changes to Policies at Monday's Electronic Meeting
(Greenfield) The Adair County Board of Supervisors will meet electronically on Monday to discuss changes in Policies and Procedures in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak. Following the discussion, t...
Mar 22, 2020
Pottawattamie County Second Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19
(Council) The Pottawattamie County Public Health Department, in a press release on Saturday, reported the second presumptive positive case of COVID-19. Testing done at the University of Nebraska Medic...
Mar 21, 2020
Iowa State Patrol Fully Operational, Limits In-Person Access
(Des Moines) As the response to the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, the Iowa State Patrol has announced it is limiting public access to its district headquarter offices to essential busines...
Mar 21, 2020
Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa announced on Saturday March 21st
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 23 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 68 positive cases. To date, there have been 1,049 neg...
Mar 21, 2020
DHS Issues Updated Childcare Guidance in Response to COVID-19
(Des Moines, Iowa) - The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) issues updated guidance for childcare settings. The updated guidance was developed in close consultation with the Iowa Department of Pu...
Mar 20, 2020
Iowa Governor Addresses COVID-19 Testing Procedures
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says testing capabilities have been expanded at the State Hygienic Laboratory. The Governor speaking during a press conference on Friday afternoon says three sh...
Mar 20, 2020
