With the state now expanding the number of people eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, Iowa is gaining ground in the vaccine rollout. (Parker Michels-Boyce/ For the Virginia Mercury) With the state now expanding the number of people eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, Iowa is gaining ground in the vaccine rollout. Beginning Monday, Iowans of any age who have certain chronic conditions … [Read more...] about Vaccine rollout accelerates, with chronic-condition Iowans now eligible
At one-year mark of COVID-19 in Iowa, counselors say emotional impact will linger beyond vaccine rollout
After a year of fear and anger during the COVID-19 pandemic, people won't return to normal overnight, therapists say. (Creative Commons photo via Pxhere) Three hundred sixty-five days. Five thousand, five hundred and sixty deaths. Monday marked the one-year anniversary of the first known cases of COVID-19 in Iowa. “In some ways, I can hardly believe it’s already … [Read more...] about At one-year mark of COVID-19 in Iowa, counselors say emotional impact will linger beyond vaccine rollout
Post-USDA, Northey eyes consulting on climate, water quality, conservation
A farmer plants corn into a cover crop of barley. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Natural Resources Conservation Service) Former Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey’s new career could involve consulting on some of the nation’s most pressing issues: climate change, water quality, and conservation. In January, Northey wrapped up his Trump-era stint as an undersecretary at the U.S. … [Read more...] about Post-USDA, Northey eyes consulting on climate, water quality, conservation
Laid-off workers sue Iowa company, claiming execs used pandemic to enrich themselves
Former Flexsteel employees are suing the Iowa company, alleging executives enriched themselves by blaming the pandemic for layoffs. (Photo by Getty Images) A group of former Flexsteel employees is suing the Iowa-based company, alleging it used the pandemic to collect millions in federal aid while newly installed executives enriched themselves and denied severance pay to … [Read more...] about Laid-off workers sue Iowa company, claiming execs used pandemic to enrich themselves
CDC: It’s OK for vaccinated grandparents to visit family if no risk for severe disease
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidelines for people vaccinated for COVID-19 that will be good news for grandparents. (Photo by Johnny Cohen on Unsplash) WASHINGTON — People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely socialize inside with other vaccinated individuals without wearing masks or maintaining distance, federal health officials … [Read more...] about CDC: It’s OK for vaccinated grandparents to visit family if no risk for severe disease