Ford gives lawn-mowing hero — who helps people across the US — a new set of w...
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 05:44 PM courtesy of Top Stories
"Your selflessness has not gone unnoticed," Ford said....read more..
White House coronavirus experts warn Iowa is 'in a vulnerable position' as wi...
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 05:34 PM courtesy of Des Moines - Home
The federal experts again urge Iowa to implement a statewide mask mandate, which Gov. Kim Reynolds has repeatedly declined to do. ...read more..
Reynolds adjusts school quarantine guidelines based on mask use
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 05:32 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Gov. Kim Reynolds during a news conference Tuesday gave new guidance for schools on when to quarantine exposed students....read more..
North Iowa women arrested after traffic stop turns up needle, meth pipes
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 05:30 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
Two women are facing drug charges after being caught with a quantity of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Northwood on Saturday....read more..
Iowa eases quarantine guidelines for schools and businesses, contrary to CDC ...
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 05:15 PM courtesy of Des Moines - Home
The state will no longer recommend that people who are exposed to positive cases self-quarantine for 14 days if both were wearing a facial covering. ...read more..
Iowa to receive 900,000 rapid COVID-19 tests from federal government
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 05:12 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The tests are part of a plan announced by President Donald Trump on Monday to distribute more than 100 million rapid tests across the country....read more..
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg buried at Arlington in private ceremony
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 04:56 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was buried Tuesday in a private ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, laid to rest beside her husband and near some of her former colleagues on the court....read more..
Iowa City not canceling trick-or-treating but urges safety for pandemic Hallo...
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 04:45 PM courtesy of Breaking News from GazetteOnline
Should kids go trick-or-treating in a pandemic? The answer from public health officials is maybe — with the right safety measures are in place. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention......read more..
The full story of Forrest Fenn's mysterious treasure hunt
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 04:42 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Thousands searched for it, only one allegedly succeeded....read more..
The CDC has issued guidelines for Thanksgiving. Here's what's considered low ...
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 04:39 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Celebrating Thanksgiving with only those you live with is best, but the CDC has scaled the risk of various holiday activities....read more..
Disney to lay off around 28,000 workers at its parks in California and Florid...
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 04:39 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The affected workers range from salaried employees to nonunion hourly workers....read more..
Iowa breaks from CDC by softening quarantine rules for COVID-19
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 04:27 PM courtesy of Breaking News from GazetteOnline
JOHNSTON — Iowa is breaking with federal guidance on quarantine recommendations in a move that could allow more students to remain in school after coming into contact with someone who tests......read more..
Update: Missing 10-year-old boy found safe
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 04:19 PM courtesy of Des Moines - Home
Marques Antonio Smith was found safe by the DMPD Tuesday afternoon. ...read more..
Five parrots in wildlife park moved after swearing at visitors
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 04:17 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The parrots — named Eric, Jade, Elsie, Tyson and Billy — swore at visitors and staff just days after being donated....read more..
Update: Police say missing 10-year-old boy has been located
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 04:10 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The Des Moines Police Department said Tuesday a missing 10-year-old boy has been found safe....read more..
Peterson: Iowa State moving closer to Big 12 football heavyweights with every...
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 03:59 PM courtesy of Des Moines - Home
This isn't the old Iowa State. This is the Iowa State that can beat anyone in the Big 12 at any time and at any place, and that's significant, with Oklahoma coming to Ames. ...read more..
As battle over stalled skyscraper plan continues, new developer will oversee ...
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 03:58 PM courtesy of Des Moines - Home
A judge will appoint the new developer for the garage, which would serve a planned 40-story hotel and apartment tower, theater and restaurants. ...read more..
Sen. Joni Ernst optimistic about more PPP funds, but not until after election
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 03:56 PM courtesy of Breaking News from GazetteOnline
By James Q. Lynch, Gazette Des Moines Bureau CEDAR RAPIDS — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, remains hopeful that Congress will approve another round of coronavirus relief that includes more......read more..
WATCH: Dash camera captures man shooting through his own windshield in Florida
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 03:05 PM courtesy of Top Stories
The man said he opened fire because the other driver flashed a gun at him first....read more..
University of Iowa RAs demand ‘hazard pay’ for threat of COVID-...
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 02:28 PM courtesy of Breaking News from GazetteOnline
A group of University of Iowa resident assistants are demanding hazard pay for this academic year, arguing, “We consistently find ourselves exposed to COVID-19, a dangerous and deadly virus......read more..
Biden and Harris release 2019 tax returns ahead of presidential debate
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 02:17 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, have released more of their personal tax returns ahead of the first presidential debate....read more..
How Louisville kids capture history through The Polaroid Project
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 02:14 PM courtesy of Top Stories
'I can take pictures of whatever inspires me.'...read more..
CG Public Health to host flu shot clinics
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 02:10 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
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Iowa softens quarantine guidelines in break from CDC
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 02:02 PM courtesy of Search Results - North Iowa Media Group
JOHNSTON — Iowa is breaking with federal guidance on quarantine recommendations in a move that could allow more school students to remain in school after coming in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19....read more..
Iowa reports another 7 COVID-19 deaths, 667 confirmed coronavirus cases
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 01:57 PM courtesy of Des Moines - Home
Iowa reported its first three COVID-19 cases on March 8. The state's first death was reported March 24. ...read more..
Woman pleads guilty to filing $160,000 in false tax returns
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 01:51 PM courtesy of Des Moines - Home
More than $65,000 of the falsely claimed money was paid out, according to a release. ...read more..
'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' mansion is being booked on Airbnb for 5 nights ...
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 01:34 PM courtesy of Top Stories
To celebrate the 30-year anniversary of 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,' Will Smith is renting the property out on Airbnb....read more..
'Super healthy' teen who was a 'talented' basketball player dies from COVID-1...
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 01:28 PM courtesy of Top Stories
"The doctors said that Chad is the rarest 1 in 10,000,000 case, but if it can happen to a super healthy 19-year old boy who doesn’t smoke, vape or do drugs, it can happen to anyone.”...read more..
Dental offices set for Edgewood and 42nd Street NE corner in Cedar Rapids
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 01:26 PM courtesy of Breaking News from GazetteOnline
Construction has begun on a Cedar Rapids office building at the busy corner of Edgewood Road and 42nd Street NE that primarily will house dental practices. Parks and Schmit Orthodontics and Balster......read more..
Iowa again a battleground, sign of Trump’s Midwest obstacles
Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 01:22 PM courtesy of Top Stories
Deep concerns about the economy and dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of the coronavirus have changed dynamics of the race....read more..