An Iowa State sociologist says many rural communities that have not yet seen coronavirus outbreaks could be very susceptible to one. ISU professor David Peters modified an existing public health tool to see how susceptible different size communities are to COVID-19. He plans to survey 65 small … [Read more...]
Cancelation of parades takes away key campaign opportunity for politicians
The Fourth of July weekend is usually a time for candidates running for office to make appearances at parades and picnics. Most parades have been canceled out of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. University of Northern Iowa political scientist, Chris Larimer, says these kinds of … [Read more...]
Iowa improves to #5 in nation in study of child well-being
A new report ranks Iowa as one of the best states for children. The fourth-annual study released by the non-profit group Save the Children ranks Iowa fifth in the nation for child well-being. The report found Iowa’s rankings for child food insecurity and high school dropout rates improved from … [Read more...]
RV camping popular in pandemic, Winnebago may benefit
The pandemic has made vacationing in a recreational vehicle more attractive and Forest City-based Winnebago Industries hopes to capitalize on that demand. "The motor home business has been working very hard the last number of years to revitalize its product line, strengthen the culture here in … [Read more...]
Iowans reminded to practice safe grilling during the holiday
As many of us fire up the grill during the holiday weekend, a southwestern Iowa dietitian urges everyone to follow the proper safety precautions. Emily Furst, a registered dietician at Montgomery County Memorial Hospital in Red Oak, says the process to proper food safety begins at the grocery … [Read more...]
Pork Crawl promotion seeks to help hog producers and restaurants
Many Iowa pork producers are facing significant troubles due to the pandemic, as are many of Iowa's restaurants, and a new promotion aims to help both groups. Kelsey Sutter, the spokeswoman for the Iowa Pork Producers Association, says they're launching what's being called the Iowa Pork Crawl … [Read more...]
Clay County Fair cancels for this year
The Clay County Fair in northwest Iowa is joining the list of casualties from coronavirus. The Clay County Fair Association says the decision was made amid concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. After weeks of looking at various options, the fair decided it could not protect the health and … [Read more...]
Lake Park manufacturing plant damaged in fire
Fire damaged a manufacturing plant in Lake Park Wednesday, temporarily halting production. The fire at Northern Iowa Die Casting was reported at around 6:30 Wednesday morning. "We had to be particularly careful in this situation because they've got a lot of liquid hot metal inside the building … [Read more...]
Protesters, police clash outside Iowa Capitol
Des Moines police and state patrol troopers arrested 17 Black Lives Matter protesters at the Iowa Capitol Wednesday afternoon. Des Moines Police Sergeant Paul Parizek said officers arrested three activists inside the building on charges related to a June 20th protest at a Des Moines … [Read more...]
Be prepared to quarantine if you travel to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
Iowans traveling to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut now face a two-week quarantine upon arrival. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says Iowa is one of 16 states on a list that requires travelers to self-isolate once they reach one of the three northeastern states. Cuomo says any state with a … [Read more...]