Scammers try to exploit seniors' fears
Apr 27, 2020
The $1200 government stimulus checks are providing scam artists with another reason to target senior citizens. Jennifer FitzPatrick, author of “Cruising Through Caregiving”, says anyone can be vulnerable to a scam. "Sometimes people feel like…
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Governor Reynolds re-opening Iowa as State sees Largest One-Day Jump in New Coronavirus Cases and Deaths
Apr 24, 2020
Governor Reynolds announced on Friday (4/24) that Iowa saw its largest one-day jump in new coronavirus cases. Another 521 people have tested positive for COVID-19 for a total of 4445 through the pandemic. 19 new…
Coronavirus update 4-23-2020
Apr 23, 2020
Six additional Iowans have died from coronavirus, bringing the state’s total for the pandemic to 96. There have also been another 176 positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3924. Six new cases…
Iowa unemployment claims up
Apr 23, 2020
Nearly 28,000 more people filed initial unemployment claims last week in Iowa as the state’s economy continued to take a hit from efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Iowa Workforce Development reported Thursday…
Tyson Foods closing Waterloo plant temporarily
Apr 22, 2020
Tyson Foods announced Wednesday (4/22) that it is suspending operations indefinitely at a Waterloo pork processing plant linked to a growing coronavirus outbreak. The company warned that its closing of the plant would be a…
Thomas' second murder trial to start in August
Apr 22, 2020
An Ottumwa woman accused of killing her daughter will go on trial again in August. Kelsie Thomas is accused of killing her 5-year-old daughter in July 2018. Thomas stood trial earlier this year, but last…
Governor introduces Test Iowa to deal with coronavirus
Apr 21, 2020
At Tuesday morning’s (4/21) press conference, Governor Kim Reynolds announced a new initiative to fight coronavirus called TestIowa.com. "This is a public/private partnership between the State of Iowa, Nomi Health and the Silicon Slopes Initiative. …
Mahaska County resident dies from coronavirus
Apr 20, 2020
A Mahaska County resident has died from coronavirus. A statement from Mahaska County Public Health says the person was aged between 41 and 60 and was hospitalized outside Mahaska County. This is the first Mahaska…
School's out in Iowa
Apr 17, 2020
The school year in Iowa is over. "As we look at what the data is telling us now, I can't tell you with certainty based on the Department of Public Health's data that they're providing…
Eldon man accused of theft, burglary and drug possession
Apr 17, 2020
A man from Eldon is in custody facing theft, burglary and drug charges. Just before 7am Wednesday (4/15), the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office got a call about one person chasing another in a field south…