Michael Richards of West Des Moines was elected to another term today as president of the board which oversees the three state universities. Richards then talked a little about the issues the Board of Regents has faced during the coronavirus outbreak. "Please know that the decisions we have … [Read more...]
Information available for renters with questions during pandemic
Pranksters may love today's date, but it's no April Fool's joke that the rent is due and many Iowans are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic. While most evictions in Iowa are being postponed, Iowa Legal Aid litigation director Alex Kornya says tenants should still pay their rent or work … [Read more...]
County near Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor has 34 COVID-19 cases
The cities of Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Iowa City are located in the three counties in Iowa with the most COVID-19 cases, but the county with the fourth highest number of cases has a population that ranks 28th among Iowa's 99 counties. State officials today report 34 cases of COVID-19 have … [Read more...]
Congresswoman Axne asks governor for ‘stay at home order,’ says it’s not politics
Iowa Congresswoman Cindy Axne, a Democrat from West Des Moines has sent a letter to Governor Kim Reynolds urging Reynolds to issue a "stay-at-home" order to fight the coronavirus. Rep Axne letter to Govenor PDF Axne says she's concerned that the numbers in the state are going to get worse. "The … [Read more...]
Funeral directors dealing with restrictions placed on grieving families
Anyone who's read an obituary lately is noticing significant changes in how funerals are having to be conducted in Iowa during this coronavirus pandemic. Suzanne Gebel, executive director of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association, says they're adapting to follow the governor's mandate which bans … [Read more...]
Grinnell College Poll finds 60% of American adults working from home
Sixty percent of Americans surveyed in the latest Grinnell College National Poll say they are working from home and 88% say they are confident the country will get through the COVID-19 crisis. A strong majority of 70 percent of Americans responded that they will stay home and avoid contact with … [Read more...]
Winnebago Stitchcraft switches to sewing 6,000 face masks
A group of sewing professionals in Forest City are making at least 6,000 face masks for a Mason City hospital. The Winnebago Industries employees work in the "Stitchcraft" facility and normally sew curtains, cushions and other items for the inside of the company's motor homes. Chad Reece, … [Read more...]
Cedar Rapids nursing home now has 30 confirmed coronavirus cases
State officials say 30 residents and staff members at a Cedar Rapids nursing home have tested positive for COVID-19. The first COVID-19-related death of a resident at a U.S. nursing home was reported February 29th in Washington state. On March 14th, Governor Kim Reynolds ordered Iowa nursing … [Read more...]
Iowa Egg Council suggests a coronavirus safe Easter egg hunt
Traditional Easter egg hunts in communities across Iowa are canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but nontraditional Easter egg hunts are already underway. Katie Nola, a spokeswoman for the Iowa Egg Council, suggests Iowans tape colored Easter egg drawings in their windows for young … [Read more...]
Oskaloosa company increases production of power cords for ventilators
An Oskaloosa business has a key role in helping treat those who have the coronavirus. Interpower president Bob Wersen says his company makes electrical cords for various products. That includes cords for ventilators that are used in hospitals to treat patients with respiratory problems like those … [Read more...]