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'Front Yard Club' gets Cedar Rapids' Time Check neighbors outside
On a sunny evening in early May, SanDee Skelton led her neighbors in a socially distanced outdoor dance session. ...
University of Iowa office says woman's Hawkeye masks on Etsy infringe trademark
IOWA CITY - As Kim Schultz's work began to slow and the coronavirus pandemic continued to surge, the Wisconsin woman last month was motivated after meeting with her colleagues to fashion her own homemade face masks. ...
Coronavirus in Iowa, live updates for May 26: Most of Iowa Games Canceled
10:36 a.m. Corridor Corporate Games Turns VirtualBecause of the COVID-19 pandemic, the second-annual Corridor Corporate Games has been changed from in-person events to the Corporate Games Virtual Challenge. ...
History Center sees uptick in donation inquiries during pandemic
CEDAR RAPIDS - Facebook is full of tales of people diving more deeply into spring cleaning this year, as they shelter at home. But what do you do when you no longer wish to shelter in place family treasures too nice to toss? ...
Tyson Foods worker, 44, dies in Cedar Rapids after long battle with coronavirus
IOWA CITY, Iowa - An employee at the Tyson Foods plant in Waterloo, Iowa, died Monday after battling the coronavirus during a six-week hospitalization that was chronicled and widely followed online. ...
Iowa, federal bills would extend coronavirus coverage to first responders
With first responders facing increased dangers because of the novel coronavirus, efforts are underway at the state and federal levels to ensure that COVID-19 is treated as a line-of-duty incident. ...
Cedar Rapids mold company donates 'ear savers' for mask wearers
CEDAR RAPIDS - A Cedar Rapids injection mold company has donated 50,000 plastic surgical mask holder extenders that relieve ear pressure and irritation for health care workers who are working long hours to care for COVID-19 patients. ...
Watch: Coronavirus update from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds for Tuesday, May 26
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds provides an update on the coronavirus in Iowa at 11 a.m. today. She is speaking from the State Emergency Operations Center in Johnston. The news conference will be livestreamed and viewable on this page. The governor did not hold a news conference on Monday because ...
Gazette Daily News Update, May 26
Today will see some sun with a high near 84, but there's a chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. The chance of storms continues tonight and the temperature will drop to 65.The number of coronavirus cases in Iowa rose today to 17,561 total cases and is now in 98 of Iowa's 99 countie ...
Iowa reports nine more coronavirus deaths
Another nine Iowans have died as a result of COVID-19, state health officials announced Monday morning. ...
Corridor bike shops work to manage customer demand and industry backlog after unusually high demand
If you've thought of purchasing a new bike in the last few weeks, you aren't the only one with that idea. ...
Gazette Daily News Update, May 25
Happy Memorial Day! Today will see some sun with a high near 84, but there's likely going to be some thunderstorms this afternoon. The chance of storms continues tonight and the temperature will drop to 65.More showers and thunderstorms throughout the week, but expect it to start to ...
A King Dethroned? And Who Will Show Up on Election Day?
This week's On Iowa Politics Podcast: a King Dethroned? And Who Will Show Up on Election Day? ...
5 more coronavirus deaths reported in Iowa
Five more Iowans have died because of the novel coronavirus disease, the state Department of Public Health reported Sunday. ...
Iowa father, 35, recovering after nearly dying of coronavirus
IOWA CITY, Iowa - The 35-year-old Iowa father was in critical condition and unconscious last month when doctors warned he was likely within hours of succumbing to the coronavirus. ...
Hawkeye football starts voluntary workouts June 8
Hawkeye football players who want to start participating in voluntary workouts can do so beginning June 8 - a week after the University of Iowa will begin returning select coaches and athletics staff to work, according to a new UI "pilot program for returning to campus." ...
Iowa sees new daily high in coronavirus deaths
For the second time in three days, Iowa has recorded a daily high in deaths due to COVID-19. ...
Graduation in the coronavirus pandemic: Into the unknown
They weren't the graduation celebrations anyone anticipated. ...
You can't stop Iowans from boozing, so let them do it outside
Patio boozing is one of the greatest simple pleasures of Midwestern life in the spring and summer. Modest changes to state and local regulations could afford Iowans a few more opportunities to partake this year. ...
Gazette Daily Update, Memorial Day Weekend Edition
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Fearing coronavirus, patients avoid seeking emergency care
As the nation has grappled with the coronavirus pandemic, public health officials' message has been resounding and clear: Stay home. ...
Photos: Cedar Rapids seniors hold unusual graduation ceremonies during coronavirus pandemic
Cedar Rapids high school graduates celebrate the end of high school with unusual measures, like car parades and socially distant commencement ceremonies. Click through the gallery to see the photos from Washington, Metro, Jefferson, Prairie and Xavier graduation events.
University of Iowa researchers expect their coronavirus at-home spit test to be approved within weeks
IOWA CITY - Within a few weeks, University of Iowa researchers hope to begin offering a new COVID-19 at-home test they developed to improve access to testing as Iowa continues to ease emergency restrictions. ...
Iowa Supreme Court pushes in-person hearings to July and trials to September
DES MOINES - The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday ordered that face-to-face court proceedings will not resume next month as previously planned. ...
First Iowa child diagnosed with rare disease linked to coronavirus released from hospital
CEDAR RAPIDS - The first child in Iowa to be diagnosed with the rare inflammatory syndrome linked to coronavirus infection was released Friday from UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital. ...
Not all Corridor movie theater owners ready to reopen
Eager to take the family to the movies this weekend to catch one of the new summer blockbusters? ...