Politics October 8, 2020 Campaigning amid coronavirus: Candidates turn to creative ways to reach voters Campaigns are taking unique approaches to increase voter turnout in this election cycle
Coronavirus September 15, 2020 Coronavirus mask mandates in Iowa cities spark questions over enforcement More city leaders in Iowa are requiring masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, despite pushback from the governor on implementing a statewide mask mandate.
Iowa September 4, 2020 Iowa farmers say derecho destroyed chances of major profit: 'It's gut-wrenching' Early data from Iowa's Department of Agriculture estimated the storm that packed winds topping 100 mph damaged over 10 million acres of Iowa's 31 million acres of farmland in less than 30 minutes.
EDUCATION July 18, 2020 More parents consider homeschooling as permanent option during coronavirus pandemic More parents are choosing home school over in-class instruction when school resumes this fall as school districts roll out their reopening plans during the global health crisis.
US June 25, 2020 Midwest businesses worry how they will survive a summer without state fairs this year The cancellation of the Iowa State Fair is yet another emotional blow for people who had to cancel their plans this year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus June 15, 2020 More states push to make alcohol to-go sales permanent More than 30 states have implemented emergency measures for restaurants and bars to serve cocktails for delivery and takeout, according to data from the National Restaurant Association.
Coronavirus May 28, 2020 PPE fee means patients could pay more at dentist's office As dental offices across the country resume services after closing their office doors during the pandemic, they have new guidelines from the American Dental Association to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus May 18, 2020 Iowa rural towns nervous about fully reopening despite few coronavirus cases Religious institutions, restaurants, salons and libraries are back open in Iowa following Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proclamation that most businesses could reopen at 50-percent capacity – but many owners say they’re not sure it’s time to get back to business as usual.
Coronavirus May 5, 2020 Iowa school district sends Wi-Fi vans into vulnerable communities as coronavirus keeps students home Over 55 million students enrolled in K-12 education have shifted to digital learning as the coronavirus pandemic prompted school closures – but online classes have presented challenges for some districts.
Coronavirus April 20, 2020 Pork producers consider euthanizing hogs due to financial losses sparked by coronavirus From exports to wholesaling and grocery stores, pork farmers across the country have profited over $20 billion per year from pigs – but they've needed to make tough decisions recently, like many industries that have fallen victim to the coronavirus.
