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DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting 1,121 new coronavirus cases and no additional deaths from COVID-19. The new numbers reflect testing reported on the IDPH’s COVID-19 website over the 24 hours between 10 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. The newly reported positive cases may not have occurred during…

DES MOINES, Iowa – A New Year means setting new resolutions and possibly finding love.People are hopeful about finding love that dating apps have named the first Sunday in January as “Dating Sunday” or “Singles Sunday.” “You know that’s not something I had ever heard, but after thinking about it, it’s pretty obvious to me,”…

UPDATE: The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says the phone issue has been resolved and all phone services have returned to normal operation. ORIGINAL: An interruption in phone services could impact 911 communications for some people in the Des Moines metro, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced Saturday night. “Comtech Telecommunication Corporations has reported an interruption…

DES MOINES, Iowa — The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 48 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and 709 new cases have been reported. The new numbers reflect testing reported on the IDPH’s COVID-19 website over the 24 hours between 10 a.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday. The newly reported…

DES MOINES, Iowa — It was a life-or-death situation when the president and CEO of the nonprofit YSS made his New Year’s resolution 25 years ago. Years later, he feels happy about his decision. “I had a great family. [They] taught me right from wrong, gave me every opportunity to be successful, but from a…

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Scammers are using a variety of online schemes to steal your stimulus check from you. With tens of millions of dollars’ worth of direct deposits and stimulus checks slowly making their way into people’s bank accounts and mailboxes, criminals are using this time to take advantage of people. One scam involves…

WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — Congress has overridden President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers since he took office nearly four years ago.  In a rare New Year’s Day session, the Republican-controlled Senate voted to override Trump’s defense bill veto after the  House voted to overturn Trump’s veto on Monday. This…

(WGN) — Almost half a million articles of baby clothing are being recalled by Target because some of their snaps may break off and pose a choking hazard. The recall covers some “Cat & Jack” brand swimsuits and some rompers made by “Cloud Island.” Details of Cat & Jack items on recall include: Summer Blue Lemon,…

Editor’s note: The video above originally aired on Dec. 16, 2020. WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — A federal judge has rejected an argument by Tyson Foods that is is not liable in the death of a worker in Iowa because it was following federal guidance when it kept meatpacking plants open during the coronavirus pandemic. Tyson…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The number of Iowans filing initial unemployment claims rose slightly last week, the Iowa Workforce Development said Thursday. The agency said 7,644 initial unemployment claims were filed for the week ending on Saturday, an increase of 373 over the prior week. The number of continuing weekly unemployment claims rose by…

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court on Thursday severely limited the financial damages that can be awarded for injuries and deaths caused by state police officers who are found to have used excessive force. The court ruled 6-1 that punitive damages, which are intended to punish and deter future misconduct, are not…

DES MOINES, Iowa — In a year unlike any other, the WHO 13 staff takes a look back at the challenges Iowans faced, the setbacks we suffered, and the history that was made. Take a look back with us, in our 2020 Remembered special. Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service

WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — Federal officials provided an update Wednesday on COVID-19 vaccination efforts more than two weeks after the first vaccine was administered in the U.S. Health and Human Services and Defense Department leaders held a briefing with senior officials on Operation Warp Speed. Operation Warp Speed chief adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui said Wednesday…

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Majority Democrats in the U.S. House will allow an Iowa Republican to take office while they review her opponent’s contest claiming the six-vote race was wrongly decided, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday. Pelosi said “yes” when asked at a news conference whether Mariannette Miller-Meeks will be sworn in with other…

The Water Resources Development Act, which was part of the stimulus and spending package recently signed by President Trump, funds the Army Corps of Engineers to build and maintain ports and inland waterways. David Geiger has more in the Agribusiness Report for December 30, 2020. Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats’ push to immediately bring President Donald Trump’s demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote, saying the chamber would “begin a process” to address the issue. Pressure is mounting on the Republican-led Senate to follow the House, which voted overwhelmingly…

(NEXSTAR) — President Donald Trump and former first lady Michelle Obama topped this year’s list of the most admired men and women, according to a new Gallup poll. Trump edged out Barack Obama for the 2020 honor, ending a 12-year run for the former president, who is tied with Dwight Eisenhower for the most ever.…

Road conditions and issues with visibility are making for dangerous travel conditions across central Iowa. Heavy snow is collecting on the roads, causing slippery surfaces. Dozens of weather-related accidents have been reported in the Des Moines metro and drivers are being advised to stay off the roads if they don’t have to travel. Sgt. Alex…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It seemed like a friendly chat between neighbors. Only after a bomb exploded in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning could Rick Laude grasp the sinister meaning behind his neighbor’s smiling remark that the city and the rest of the world would never forget him. Laude told The Associated Press on Monday…

Editor’s note: The video above originally aired on Dec. 16, 2020. WATERLOO, Iowa (AP) — One of the Tyson Foods managers fired for betting on how many workers would contract COVID-19 at an Iowa pork plant said the office pool was spontaneous fun and intended to boost morale. Don Merschbrock, former night manager at the…

IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa Hawkeyes men’s basketball team dropped in the AP rankings after picking up their second loss of the season this past weekend. Iowa fell six spots from No. 4 to No. 10 in the latest AP Top 25 poll released on Monday. Iowa’s highest ranking this season was No. 3,…

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 620 new coronavirus cases and one additional COVID-19 death in the state. The new numbers reflect testing reported on the IDPH’s COVID-19 website over the 24 hours between 10 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. The newly reported positive cases and death may not…