04 May 2020

Additional COVID-19 Cases in Iowa, Additional Deaths Confirmed

By Pat Garrett

DES MOINES, IOWA (May 4, 2020) — The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 534 additional positive cases for a total of 9,703 positive cases. There have been an additional 3,441 negative tests for a total of 47,458 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. 85 percent of new positive cases today are in the 22 counties where restrictions remain in place.

04 May 2020

Iowa Select Farms, Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation Seeks Nominations for "Helping the Helpers"

By Allyson Ladd

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 4, 2020) — One thousand Iowans on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis will be receiving pork care-packages thanks to Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation. The program, called "Helping the Helpers," is seeking nominations for Iowans helping their communities during the global pandemic.

04 May 2020

If Gas Prices Jump at the Pump, Thank Trump (and Other Politicians)

By Thomas L Knapp

"Remember $2 gas?" former House Speaker Newt Gingrich asked in 2012 as he sought the Republican Party's presidential nomination. Politicians love to remind us of low gas-prices in the past and promise their return in the future. But in early April, Reuters reports, US President Donald Trump threatened to severely curtail the US government's military relationship with Saudi Arabia unless the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reduced oil output to drive prices back UP.

04 May 2020

Upper Iowa University Alumnus to Deliver Virtual Commencement Address

By Karl Easttorp

FAYETTE, IOWA (May 4, 2020) — An Upper Iowa University (UIU) alumnus will deliver the commencement address during the University's first virtual graduation ceremonies on Saturday, May 9.

01 May 2020

Bettendorf STEAM LAB Students Produce, Donate Protective Equipment During COVID-19 crisis

By Beréskin Gallery and Art Academy

 

Ranai Srivastav, a senior at Pleasant Valley High School, shows mask extender-straps produced by students in the STEAM on Wheels program that have been donated to frontline workers in the Quad-Cities. More below.

01 May 2020

Monmouth College Media Students Staying Busy by Telling Their Pandemic Stories

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILINOIS (May 1, 2020) — When Monmouth College communication studies faculty member Chris Goble drew up his syllabus for his "Radio Workshop" course for the spring semester, he didn't have a series titled "Pandemic Podcast" scheduled.

01 May 2020

Nevada Senior Awarded $2,000 Special Education Teacher Scholarship

By Tammy Votava

IOWA FALLS, IOWA (May 1, 2020) — Senior Erica Sporrer of Nevada Schools is the recipient of the 2020 Special Education Teacher Scholarship of Iowa in recognition for her academic accomplishments, volunteerism, extracurricular activities, and educational goals.

01 May 2020

Reps Dave Loebsack, Cindy Axne, and Abby Finkenauer Call on President Trump to Use Defense Production Act for Protective Equipment for Meat-Processing Plants

By Joe Hand

WASHINGTON DC (May 1, 2020) — Today, Representatives Dave Loebsack (IA-02), Cindy Axne (IA-03), and Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) sent a 

01 May 2020

34th Annual Iowa Senior Games to be Postponed

By Cory Kennedy

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (May 1, 2020) — The Iowa Sports Foundation has postponed the main weekend of the 2020 Iowa Senior Games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 15 sports of the main weekend were scheduled for June 3-7 in West Des Moines. Replacement dates are to be determined.

01 May 2020

Matthew Pham of Davenport, Iowa, Initiated into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

By Carole A Custer

AMES, IOWA (May 1, 2020) — Matthew Pham, an Iowa State University student from Davenport, Iowa, was initiated into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society this May. The initiates were recognized with a virtual initiation.

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