DES MOINES, Iowa — The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 32 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and 3,627 new coronavirus 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…
As COVID-19 Cases Climb, So Do Rapid Test Prices
CLIVE, Iowa — As COVID-19 cases climb in Iowa, people are rushing to get tested, and they are seeing the price of the rapid test also climbing. “The price is outrageous to me,” Waukee resident Alexa Carter said. “It was $80 and then it went up $20 to now $100,” Waukee resident Josh Carter said. An employee…
Ankeny Beats Southeast Polk 42-14 to Win 4A State Title
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Ankeny defeated Southeast Polk 42-14 to win the school’s third state football championship Friday night. Ankeny’s offense was too strong in the victory over the Rams. Ankeny quarterback Jase Bauer threw a touchdown and rushed for 158 yards and two more touchdowns. Ankeny running back Arland Bruce ran for 91 yards…
President Trump speaks on lowering prescription drug prices
WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) — President Donald Trump delivered a speech on lowering prescription drug prices Friday afternoon. You can watch the full briefing in the player below. Earlier Friday, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany held the first press briefing since Election Day. You can watch the full briefing in the player below. At the briefing…
Medical Students Prepare to Enter a Health Care System Being Pushed to its Limits
DES MOINES, Iowa — As medical staff works hard in the field, medical students are working hard studying it. Because of the pandemic, medical schools have had to make some changes this year. “When I was younger, I grew up basically in the anatomy lab as my dad as a faculty at Des Moines University…
CyHawk Hoops Matchup Set for December 11th in Iowa City
IOWA CITY, IOWA — The COVID-19 pandemic canceled the CyHawk football game in September, but the state’s biggest rivalry will continue on the hardwood this fall. On Friday the schools broke the news on social media that the Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones men’s basketball teams will meet at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, December…
Polk Co. Board of Supervisors ‘Encouraging’ Mask Wearing; Matt McCoy Calls for Mandate
POLK COUNTY, IOWA — The Polk County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution on Thursday that encourages citizens to continue following CDC guidance on wearing masks and limiting gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19. But the vote on the resolution wasn’t unanimous. Supervisor Matt McCoy voted against the resolution, arguing it does not go…
Black Friday Apple product deals: Here are the price drops experts are watching
(NEXSTAR) – If you have been looking to stuff some AirPods in a stocking this year or spring for a new laptop for the remote learning student in your life, there are deals headed your way over the next week. While a scan through Amazon, Target, Costco and Walmart reveals some comparable prices on the…
Lawsuits: Tyson Managers Bet on Virus Cases at Iowa Plant
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The top official at Tyson Foods’ largest pork plant created a pool for managers to bet on how many workers would get infected during a widespread coronavirus outbreak, lawyers for the estates of four dead workers allege. In recently amended wrongful death lawsuits, plaintiffs’ lawyers allege that Tyson’s Waterloo plant…
CDC recommends Americans don’t travel for Thanksgiving
ATLANTA (NewsNation Now) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it recommends Americans do not travel during the Thanksgiving holiday next week to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 as cases of the virus spike around the country. The travel recommendation is a “strong recommendation,” not a requirement, CDC official Henry Walke said on a…
Still No Pandemic Aid for Ethanol Industry
Ethanol has still not received any aid over the coronavirus pandemic, despite hundreds of plant closings. David Geiger has more in the Agribusiness Report for November 19, 2020. Top Featured Tags: – Iowa News Press Release Distribution Service
Funds Available to Help Iowans Facing Eviction, Utility Shutoffs Due to Pandemic
IOWA — Even as more COVID-19 stimulus funding is still stalled in Congress, Gov. Kim Reynolds has allocated funds to help renters and homeowners in Iowa who are facing eviction. The Iowa Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Program has accumulated a total of $37. 4 million with approximately $8 million available. To be eligible, you have…
Charlie Brown Holiday Specials Return to Free TV: Here’s How to Watch Them
(NEXSTAR) — The internet went nuts when Apple TV+ announced it would have the exclusive rights to the Peanuts holiday specials — meaning they were no longer available on traditional broadcast TV. Apple apparently heard your cries on social media and cut a deal with PBS to bring your favorites like “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”…
State Dance Championships Make Changes Due to COVID-19
DES MOINES, Iowa — Less than 12 hours before the start of the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team (ISDTA) Championships this week, organizers found themselves having change their competition once again. Gov. Kim Reynolds proclamation announced at 6 p.m. on Monday night stated that only two spectators per athlete/performer was allowed. On Tuesday morning,…
Flags Will Be Lowered to Half-Staff on Thursday in Honor of Former US Senator Roger Jepsen
IOWA — Governor Kim Reynolds is ordering flags at state buildings be lowered to half-staff on Thursday in honor of late US Senator Roger Jepsen. Jepsen passed away on Friday at the age of 91 at a hospice center in Bettendorf. Jepsen, a Republican, served one term in the US Senate representing Iowa from 1979-1985.…
‘There’s Science on Both Sides’: Governor Reynolds Questions Science Behind Mask Guidelines While Encouraging Iowans to Wear Them
JOHNSTON, IOWA — Governor Kim Reynolds on Tuesday again encouraged Iowans to wear masks to stop the spread of the coronavirus one day after issuing new requirements requiring masks in some places. At the same time she also expressed doubt about the efficacy of masks and the science behind the recommendations for wearing them. During…
Flix Brewhouse Shutting Down Again Because of COVID-19
DES MOINES, Iowa — Although Gov. Kim Reynolds’ latest COVID-19 restrictions have not closed movie theaters in Iowa, a Des Moines theater is taking that step on its own. Monday, Flix Brewhouse at Merle Hay Mall closed its doors. The website dine-in theater says that this is due to ongoing issues with COVID-19, government regulations,…
President-elect Joe Biden names members of his White House senior staff
WILMINGTON, Del. (NewsNation Now) — President-elect Joe Biden has announced nine members joining his White House senior staff, many of whom worked as close aides on his presidential campaign. FILE – In this Dec. 28, 2011 file photo, Jennifer O’Malley Dillon is shown in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) Biden confirmed that former campaign manager…
CIML Schools Ask For Statewide Winter Sports Delay Until January
IOWA — The Central Iowa Metro League is asking both the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association to delay the start of the Winter sports season until January 4th for all schools statewide. WHO 13 has learned that the CIML sent a letter to the IGHSAU and IHSAA…
Interfaith Leaders Call for Gov. Reynolds to Implement Statewide Mask Mandate
IOWA — Multiple faith leaders in Iowa renewed their call Monday for Gov. Kim Reynolds to require masks in most public settings. Iowa is one of 15 states nationally without a state mask mandate, according to AARP.The governor last week issued a declaration for masks in larger gatherings. Those include more than 25 people indoors…
NCAA in Talks with Indianapolis to Host All of March Madness
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA announced Monday it plans to hold the entire 2021 men’s college basketball tournament in one geographic location to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 and is in talks with Indianapolis to be the host city. The Final Four is already set to be held in Indianapolis next year and the NCAA…
13 More COVID-19 Deaths, 4,432 New Cases Reported in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — The latest numbers from the Iowa Department of Public Health show 13 more Iowans have died from COVID-19 and 4,432 new coronavirus 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. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. The newly…
