Some New Restrictions For NE Iowa After It Hits 10 On State Metric
In response to further outbreaks, increased restrictions have been implemented for a region of Iowa, but the new restrictions only apply to the social sphere,... Read more.
Could Iowa Do All-Mail Balloting In General Election?
It seems Iowa could be one state to host full vote-by-mail elections this year. Last week, Iowa Sec. of State Paul Pate raised the possibility... Read more.
Iowa Sending 900 Tests To Louisa Co., But Limitations Hamper State Efforts
Testing capabilities have long been one of the biggest obstacle to Iowa’s ability to address the spread of COVID-19 in the state, and as cases... Read more.
Despite Deaths, Other Linn Co. Nursing Home Not On Outbreak List
Despite residents and staff testing positive for COVID-19, a second long-term care facility in Linn County hasn’t been counted in the state’s online data ab... Read more.
Nebraska and Iowa Work Closely Together In Pandemic Response
As the coronavirus moves through the country and statewide shutdowns continue into another week, many states are talking about when and how to reopen their... Read more.
Three New Outbreaks at Iowa Longterm Care Facilities
Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced three new outbreaks at long-term care facilities in Iowa. Cases in these facilities account for the majority of deaths due... Read more.
Meat Packing Plants Becoming New Coronavirus Hot Spot
Across the Midwest, a new problem is emerging that affects not only life here, but supply chains for the whole country. Increasingly, workers at meatpacking... Read more.
Despite New Outbreaks, Iowa’s Metric Says SE Region Getting Better
Despite nearly half of Iowa’s new coronavirus cases coming from the Southeast Iowa region over the past week, the state’s metric system for determin... Read more.
Repairing Democracy Took Center Stage In Iowa Race And Beyond
Democracy and its integrity have been high-profile issues since President Donald Trump took office, and Democrats have been a key part of the conversation, whet... Read more.
Renewed Focus On Courts In 2020 Race Has Advocates Optimistic
Progressive conversations about the federal judiciary started in earnest in 2016, when Merrick Garland’s nomination to the Supreme Court was blocked by a Repu... Read more.