Statewide Iowa — (RI) — Iowa Department of Public Health medical director Caitlin Pedati says the flu-related deaths of two Iowa women should be a reminder to everyone to get a flu shot. Read more
UPDATE: MidAmerican Has Restored Natural Gas Service To All But Ten Boyden Customers
Boyden, Iowa — As of Monday morning, all but 10 of the 272 MidAmerican Energy natural gas customers in Boyden have had their natural gas service restored. Read more
United Fund Total Jumps Up Nearly $3,700
Sheldon, Iowa — The 2019 Sheldon United Fund total has jumped up.
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Researchers Work To Create Better Glove For Firefighters
Statewide Iowa — (RI) — Researchers at Iowa State University are working to develop a glove to better protect firefighters from extreme heat while also allowing their fingers to remain agile. Read more
Sheldon Holiday Inn Express Pool Won’t Be Opening Monday After All
Sheldon, Iowa — Earlier, officials at Sheldon Holiday Inn Express had announced plans to reopen their indoor pool on Monday (November 18th) following renovations. Now, they say that reopening has had to be put on hold. Read more
March of Dimes: Premature Births Way Up In State
Statewide Iowa — A report from a non-profit group shows nearly one in ten Iowa babies were born pre-term this year. That’s up from 9-point-2 percent last year and is the highest rate in a decade. Plus, the rate is much higher for babies born to black mothers. Read more