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COVID-19

Iowans step up to participate in COVID-19 vaccine research

In August 2020, more than 250 bold Iowans traveled from across the state to University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Hailing from small towns in northwest Iowa, to cities as large as Des Moines, Dubuque and Ottumwa, these Iowans were driven by an important purpose: they were participating in ...

Masks required in grades sixth and below at MCSD

After more than an hour of discussion, the Marshalltown Community School Board voted to enact a mask mandate for a portion of students and staff. After a first recommendation from Superintendent Theron Schutte to require masks for all students and staff failed by a vote of three yeas and ...

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11

Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters. The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech already is available for anyone 12 ...

State highlights parents’ mask claims in effort to end order

DES MOINES — The lawyer representing Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds in a federal lawsuit over mandatory mask use in schools has asked the judge to allow a temporary order that has allowed schools to implement mask mandates to expire next week, citing testimonials from mothers of school-age children ...

32 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in school district

The Marshalltown Community School District confirmed 32 new cases of COVID-19 among students and employees on Friday. • Total cases among students: 27 • Total cases among staff: five Last week’s report included 19 new cases with 15 among students and four among staff. Since the ...

Iowa sees sharp jump in COVID-19 cases statewide

Iowa has seen a sharp increase in the average number of new COVID-19 cases and in outbreaks at nursing homes this week. In just four days, the two-week increase in cases surged to 44 percent, the New York Times reported. The Monday figure was 27 percent. The previous Friday, Sept. 10, it was ...