DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — With coronavirus cases rising throughout Iowa and around the nation, health experts are becoming increasingly worried about next month’s Iowa State Fair, which will bring more than 1 million people to Des Moines. Many will come from counties with low vaccination rates and increasing prevalence of the disease. Officials have encouraged people to get … [Read more...] about COVID-19 rates a worry as 1 million head for Iowa State Fair
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Chen beats Chinese teammate for gold in women’s table tennis | National
TOKYO (AP) — For the ninth straight Olympics, a Chinese woman won the gold medal in table tennis.Chen Meng beat teammate Sun Yingsha 9-11, 11-6, 11-4, 5-11, 11-4, 11-9 in the women's singles final on Thursday, keeping China perfect in the event since its debut at the 1988 Seoul Games.Despite its predictability, the win marked a return to form after China surprisingly lost to … [Read more...] about Chen beats Chinese teammate for gold in women’s table tennis | National
CDC Mask Recommendations for Some North Iowa Counties – KCHA News
Four north Iowa counties have been rated as “high risk” areas for COVID-19 transmission, which would make them covered by the new mask recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC updated its guidelines Tuesday for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and is now saying even people who have been vaccinated should wear a … [Read more...] about CDC Mask Recommendations for Some North Iowa Counties – KCHA News
It’s a keeper: Caeleb Dressel wins Olympic gold on his own | World
TOKYO (AP) — Caeleb Dressel tossed his gold medal from a winning relay at the Tokyo Olympics to a teammate in the stands.He’s keeping his second one.Dressel edged defending champion Kyle Chalmers of Australia in a thrilling finish to win the 100-meter freestyle on Thursday and earn his first individual Olympic gold.“I’m starting to find my groove a little bit,” he said. “It’s … [Read more...] about It’s a keeper: Caeleb Dressel wins Olympic gold on his own | World
Baseball organizer ran out of balls at Olympic qualifying | National
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Baseball's world governing body ran out of baseballs during the Americas qualifying tournament, causing teams to switch to a different model.“We used the WBSC balls, which are slightly smaller and a little softer. It didn't seem like they flew as well,” St. Louis Cardinals minor league pitcher Matthew Liberatore said. “Then about halfway through the event … [Read more...] about Baseball organizer ran out of balls at Olympic qualifying | National