Speaking at President Trump’s press conference late Monday afternoon, Dr. Anthony Fauci mentioned Iowa, and a clip of his comments was quickly posted on Gov. Reynolds’ official Twitter account. Appreciate […]
COVID-19
Face-shield makers across the state are utilizing 3D printers, old classroom supplies
Don’t call it a comeback: The overhead projector — a post-chalkboard and pre-SMART Board classroom technology, and staple of “you know you’re old when …” articles — is relevant once […]
Gov. Reynolds says 10 percent of Iowa’s COVID-19 cases are related to nursing homes (Updated)
Update: Late Monday afternoon, the Press-Citizen reported that a resident of the Bickford Senior Living Center in Iowa City has tested positive for COVID-19. It’s the first publicly reported case […]
Cedar Rapids schools will provide voluntary learning opportunities for students during extended school closure
Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) will be offering voluntary continuous learning for its students during the extended school closure, Superintendent Noreen Bush announced on Monday. On April 2, Gov. […]
Linn County officials, preparing for a ‘patient surge,’ urge residents to stay home, wear a cloth mask if out
At the start of Linn County Public Health’s Monday press conference, Supervisor Stacey Walker shared how the county’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 have changed in only a week’s time. “When […]
Gov. Reynolds orders more business closures, says police departments will start to enforce her public health orders
On Monday, Gov. Reynolds signed a new public health emergency proclamation, which closes more retail businesses and public spaces where people gather, including malls and vape shops, as well as […]
Shelter House continues serving the community while COVID-19 forces changes and funds run short
Everyone is being told to stay home to help limit the spread of COVID-19. But what does that mean for people experiencing homelessness? And how does social distancing work in […]
First COVID-19 death of a Johnson County resident reported as the state’s cases reach 868
On Sunday, the Iowa Department of Public Health reported the first COVID-19 death of a Johnson County resident. According to the department, the deceased was between the ages of 61 […]
Linn and Johnson Counties account for 30 percent of Iowa’s confirmed cases of COVID-19, as the state’s total reaches 786
The Iowa Department of Public Health reported on Saturday that 87 more Iowans have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the state’s total number of confirmed cases to 786.
‘There are a lot of downsides to it’: Gov. Reynolds, IDPH attempt to explain shelter-in-place hold-out as cases near 700
One of the first things Gov. Kim Reynolds talked about at her Friday press conference on the state’s response to COVID-19 was her Thursday press conference. “At yesterday’s press conference, […]
Health officials discuss coping with stress as you practice social distancing
It’s been almost a month since the first cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Iowa, and health experts are reminding individuals about the importance of focusing on mental health during […]
The Iowa Board of Medicine calls for Gov. Reynolds to issue a shelter-in-place order
The Iowa Board of Medicine voted on Friday to recommend that Gov. Kim Reynolds issue a statewide shelter-in-place order to limit the spread of COVID-19. The vote by the board, […]