The Iowa Department of Health reports the first confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated adult...
First case of measles in Iowa reported
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Iowa gets waiver to prevent SNAP spending on candy, pop, chips
The USDA has given the State of Iowa the go-ahead to prohibit Iowans from using federal food...
Some Iowa clinics are offering free measles vaccines
State health officials say -no- measles cases have been reported in Iowa so far this year, but...
UI’s mobile emergency simulator reaches 99-county goal
A University of Iowa program called Simulation in Motion-Iowa reached a milestone this week in its...
Study shows the number of Iowans without enough food increases
The spokesperson for the Food Bank of Iowa says the annual Feeding America survey isn't very...
Iowa legislators OK plan to distribute $57M from opioid settlement
After a three years of negotiations, the legislature has approved a plan to distribute nearly $57...
Central Iowa sees boost in cases of fast-spreading virus that can kill dogs
Iowa's largest non-profit animal shelter is seeing an upturn in cases of canine parvovirus, a...
2025 Iowa legislative session in wind down mode
Negotiators are striking final deals on a more than $9.4 billion state budget and the 2025 Iowa...
Iowans can take online workshop to learn about long-term care insurance
A free webinar will be held next week to help Iowans navigate the complicated topic of long-term...
Free course trains Iowans with no health care experience to help save lives
Iowans who are tired of feeling like there's nothing they can do after hearing about crime...
More young Iowans are opting for pedal power
Hundreds of Iowa students will be walking or riding bikes to class tomorrow as part of Walk, Bike...
Sen. Grassley says Medicaid recipients who are able to work should be working
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he supports work requirements for some Medicaid recipients, and...
Iowa walks for Huntington’s disease raise money, awareness
Walks to bring awareness to a rare degenerative disease were held in five Iowa cities over the...
Effort seeks to prevent misinformation about measles to Iowa immigrants
As more measles outbreaks are reported in the U.S., a partnership in Iowa is starting a...
Survey shows Iowans’ changing attitudes about Alzheimer’s disease
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease now tops seven-million for the first time,...
Reynolds awaits rulings on federal waivers on education, health care, food assistance programs
Governor Kim Reynolds says she's getting positive signals from USDA officials reviewing Iowa's...
Nat Geo staffer offers tips for Iowans who want to live past 100 (AUDIO)
An acclaimed National Geographic photographer will offer central Iowans an audio-visual tour of...
Report: Just 38% of Iowa’s rural hospitals offer labor and delivery services
A report finds only about one third of rural Iowa hospitals now deliver babies, with three...
Federal budget cuts could impact Iowa Cancer Registry
Trump Administration cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services could reduce the...
Iowa sites will take back prescription drugs Saturday
Saturday is "National Drug Take Back Day," which is designed to give you a chance to get rid of...
Iowa House votes for radon mitigation in new home construction
The Iowa House has sent the Senate a bill to require that home builders install passive radon...
Study: Medicaid cuts could cost Iowa 33,000 jobs and $865M in economic activity
A report from a private, independent research firm devoted to healthcare issues details what will...
Report: Wildfire smoke, warmer temps to blame for Iowa’s drop in air quality
In recent years, the skies over Iowa have repeatedly been clouded by smoke from distant wildfires,...
Iowa event to raise awareness, research funds for one of the deadliest cancers
One of the most lethal types of cancer is the focus of an event in central Iowa this weekend that...
Bill requires disclosure of lead in Iowa’s water service lines
A bill that's cleared the Iowa House would require anyone selling real estate to let potential...
Iowa House votes to create state psilocybin program
The Iowa House has passed a bill to legalize the use of psilocybin, often called magic mushrooms,...
UI to study potential treatments for alcohol use disorder
University of Iowa researchers are studying whether psychedelic drugs can help to treat alcohol...
Bill would create Iowa tax credit for radon mitigation systems
A House committee has unanimously voted to create a state income tax credit for Iowans who install...
State seeks federal approval of Iowa Medicaid work requirements
The State of Iowa is seeking Trump Administration approval of work requirements for some of the...
Ribbon cut for new University of Iowa hospital in North Liberty
University of Iowa Health Care unveiled its new medical center in North Liberty between Cedar...