IOWA — The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting the deaths of another 62 Iowans caused by COVID-19. In the last three days the agency has reported the deaths of 216 Iowans. At the same time, hospitalizations and positive rates continue to drop after reaching record highs weeks ago. The new numbers reflect testing…
ISU Researcher Develops DIY Contact Tracing
AMES, IOWA — It started as a way to help crime investigators. ISU Psychology Professor Christian Meissner works to help do better interviews by helping people recall more information. “The bulk of the research that I’ve done has to do with forensic applications,” said Meissner. “Interviewing witnesses of crimes for example working with the intelligence…
Coronavirus Contact Tracing Contract Awarded to Major Republican Donor by Reynolds Administration
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — After facing a workforce shortage for months, Iowa awarded an emergency $2.3 million contact-tracing contract to a company that has worked for the campaigns of President Donald Trump and Gov. Kim Reynolds and is owned by a Republican insider. The Iowa Department of Public Health selected Iowa City-based MCI for…
US House passes historic bill that would decriminalize cannabis on the federal level
WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — The U.S. House of Representatives Friday passed a historic bill that would decriminalize cannabis, ending a federal ban and creating potential to expunge related criminal records. The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act would remove marijuana from the list of scheduled substances under the Controlled Substances as well as eliminate criminal…
84 More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Iowa as Hospitalization and LTC Outbreak Numbers Drop
IOWA — The Iowa Department of Public Health has reported 84 more COVID-19-related deaths in the last 24 hours, the most ever for a one day period since the pandemic began. At the same time, the number of Iowans hospitalized who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus and the number of coronavirus outbreaks at long term…
‘Change at any moment’ – Virus Upends Season for Big 12
Big 12-leading Iowa State has wins over Oklahoma and Texas in the same season for the first time, and is on the verge of reaching its first conference championship game in any league. Those might not even be the most remarkable accomplishments for the No. 12 Cyclones in a season so defined by the coronavirus pandemic.…
Big Game Bound Week 13: Hall of Famer John Clayton, Browns vs. Titans
The Dec. 3, 2020 episode of “Big Game Bound” has ended. Above, watch a full replay of the show. (NEXSTAR) — This week on Big Game Bound, Jack Doles goes one-on-one with Hall of Fame NFL Insider, John Clayton. He’ll talk about the hot-head coaching candidates and what it’s like covering the NFL during a pandemic. …
172,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Expected in Iowa by End of 2020
JOHNSTON, IOWA — The first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive in the state of Iowa less than two weeks from now and more than 172,000 doses should be here by the end of the year. Governor Kim Reynolds and Kelly Garcia, Director of the Iowa Department of Human Services, announced an…
White House says FDA commissioner meeting with White House chief of staff is routine
WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — The White House on Wednesday pushed back against press reports that Federal Drug Administration commissioner Steven Hahn had been called to the White House to explain delays in approving a Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, noting that such meetings are routine. White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany addressed the issue during a press…
Say Goodbye to Emotional-Support Animals in Airplane Cabins
The government has decided that when it comes to air travel, only dogs can be service animals, and companions used for emotional support don’t count. The Transportation Department issued a final rule Wednesday that aims to settle years of tension between airlines and passengers who bring their pets on board for free by saying they…
City of Des Moines Estimates $25 Million in Lost Revenue Because of COVID-19
DES MOINES, Iowa – The city of Des Moines is working to amend its budget for fiscal year 2021 after estimating $25 million in lost revenue because of the coronavirus pandemic. The city released its estimate Wednesday, saying the pandemic has severely affected revenues and it expects to see losses again in the fiscal year…
Barr: No Evidence of Widespread Voter Fraud That’d Change Election Outcome
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. His comments come despite President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that the election was stolen, and his refusal to concede his loss to President-Elect Joe Biden.…
EPA Evaluation Could Mean More Glyphosate Regulation
An Environmental Protection Agency biological evaluation could mean more control on glyphosate. David Geiger has more in the Agribusiness Report for December 1, 2020. Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service
What is Giving Tuesday?
UTAH (KTVX/KUCW) — The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known in the United States as Giving Tuesday — often stylized as #GivingTuesday — and is dedicated to building the world up through the power of generosity. The end of the year often calls for shopping sprees and gift exchanges. Over the years, some of the focus…
28 More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Iowa, Hospitalizations Down Again
IOWA — The Iowa Department of Public Health is reporting the deaths of 28 more Iowans from COVID-19 and the positive test results of another 2,000 for the coronavirus. The new numbers reflect testing reported on the IDPH’s COVID-19 website over the 24 hours between 10 a.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Monday. The newly reported positive cases…
Supreme Court weighs Trump bid in census case
WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — The Supreme Court on Monday heard oral arguments in President Donald Trump’s unprecedented effort to exclude immigrants living in the country illegally from the population totals used to divvy up congressional seats. In a memo in July, Trump outlined that millions of noncitizens should be excluded from the once-a-decade head count of the U.S. population…
McRib returns this week: McDonald’s fan-fave back for 1st time in 8 years
(NEXSTAR) — McDonald’s McRib sandwich will return Wednesday, its first nationwide comeback since 2012. “The McRib has been a beloved menu item at McDonald’s since its inception nearly 40 years ago,” Vice President of Menu Innovation Linda VanGosen said in a release. “We’re proud to serve the McRib nationwide for everyone to enjoy.” it’s always…
15 More COVID-19 Deaths and 2,013 New Cases Reported in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — Fifteen more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and 2,013 additional coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the state, according to the latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH). 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.…
Community Members Support Small Businesses Amid Pandemic
DES MOINES, Iowa — After experiencing a difficult year because of the pandemic, local businesses looked forward to Small Business Saturday. Some were surprised by the amount of support they received from the community on Saturday. “Today has actually been really great,” said Meredith Wells. Wells co-owns the store MoMere in Valley Junction with her…
Black Friday Sees Record Online Sales as US Shoppers Stay Home
Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones. Consumers spent an estimated $9 billion on U.S. retail websites on Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics, which tracks online shopping. That was a 22% increase over the previous record of $7.4 billion set in…
IDPH Reports 11 COVID-19 Deaths and 2,239 New Cases
DES MOINES, Iowa — Eleven more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and 2,239 additional coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the state, according to the latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH). 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.…
Nonprofit Helping Refugees Becomes Victim of PayPal Identity Theft
DES MOINES, Iowa — Alison Hoeman had plans to light up the holidays in Des Moines with a visit from Santa on Dec. 6 in communities heavily populated by refugees. “Toys, coats, boots, all kinds of essentials that Santa is going to pass out,” said Hoeman of Des Moines Refugee Support. Hoeman is head of…
