Nikoel Hytrek

Despite repeated calls to protect the most vulnerable Iowans, COVID-19 cases at long-term care facilities continue to grow. Today, the state reported outbreaks at seven more facilities in the state, bringing the total to 23, a jump from 16 total just two days ago. “From the start we’ve taken significant and proactive mitigation measures to…

Despite repeated calls to protect the most vulnerable Iowans, COVID-19 cases at long-term care facilities continue to grow. Today, the state reported outbreaks at seven more facilities in the state, bringing the total to 23, a jump from 16 total just two days ago. “From the start we’ve taken significant and proactive mitigation measures to…

Despite repeated calls to protect the most vulnerable Iowans, COVID-19 cases at long-term care facilities continue to grow. Today, the state reported outbreaks at seven more facilities in the state, bringing the total to 23, a jump from 16 total just two days ago. “From the start we’ve taken significant and proactive mitigation measures to…

At her morning press conference today, Gov. Kim Reynolds laid out the path Iowa will take to reopen its economy. The reason for doing it now, she said, is that the mitigation strategies previously in place aren’t sustainable, so the state’s approach must change. “The reality is that we cannot stop this virus. It will…

At her morning press conference today, Gov. Kim Reynolds laid out the path Iowa will take to reopen its economy. The reason for doing it now, she said, is that the mitigation strategies previously in place aren’t sustainable, so the state’s approach must change. “The reality is that we cannot stop this virus. It will…

At her morning press conference today, Gov. Kim Reynolds laid out the path Iowa will take to reopen its economy. The reason for doing it now, she said, is that the mitigation strategies previously in place aren’t sustainable, so the state’s approach must change. “The reality is that we cannot stop this virus. It will…

Iowa is number one in the nation for states where coronavirus is spreading fastest. That spot was secured according to MSN and 24/7 Wall Street, a financial news and commentary website. It compared the number of confirmed cases and deaths from April 16 to April 23, showing a 75.1 percent one-week increase for Iowa, the…

Iowa is number one in the nation for states where coronavirus is spreading fastest. That spot was secured according to MSN and 24/7 Wall Street, a financial news and commentary website. It compared the number of confirmed cases and deaths from April 16 to April 23, showing a 75.1 percent one-week increase for Iowa, the…

Black Hawk County’s coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen. On the same day Iowa set a record single-day statewide increase in cases and Sioux City became the city with the highest average daily case growth in the U.S., Black Hawk County likely has also hit an unfortunate new milestone. With the county locally reporting 717 confirmed…

Black Hawk County’s coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen. On the same day Iowa set a record single-day statewide increase in cases and Sioux City became the city with the highest average daily case growth in the U.S., Black Hawk County likely has also hit an unfortunate new milestone. With the county locally reporting 717 confirmed…