Over the last few weeks, Iowans from every corner and county of our state — our families, health care workers, local store owners, farmers, seniors, and so many more — have faced unforeseen challenges and hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CORRECTED: The original report from the IDPH listed a case in Delaware County. However, an address error was made that inaccurately identified the case as being a Delaware County resident. The IDPH website will be updated accordingly.

Cascade High alumna Rachel McDermott hoped to go places when she moved on to Iowa State University (ISU) in Ames to major in elementary education-special education.

If you’ve noticed the windows of Cascade homes and businesses recently raining rainbows, only to see them overtaken by teddy bears, you’re not alone.

Not just during times of national crisis, but always there for Cascade residents in need of its services, the Cascade Food Pantry is not only open its normal hours of operation during the COVID-19 pandemic but adding additional hours of service.

Many factors go into determining if you’re going to succeed in business, one of them most certainly determining a need and then filling it.

They’re there for you on your best days and your worst, finely tuned in to your emotional states to know when’s a good time to nudge you for a walk, and when their quiet presence in your lap is just what’s needed to help you cope with life’s endless challenges.

Addison Curoe works on her chalk art in solitude in front of the Aquin Little Angels Early Childhood Center, March 24, as the children got outside for some fresh air. 

They’re there for you on your best days and your worst, finely tuned in to your emotional states to know when’s a good time to nudge you for a walk, and when their quiet presence in your lap is just what’s needed to help you cope with life’s endless challenges.

Two additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Jones County. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), the individuals, one in the age range of 18-40 years and one in the age range of 41-60 years, are self-isolating at home.

A case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Jones County. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), the individual, in the age range of 18-40 years, is self-isolating at home.

They’re there for you on your best days and your worst, finely tuned in to your emotional states to know when’s a good time to nudge you for a walk, and when their quiet presence in your lap is just what’s needed to help you cope with life’s endless challenges.

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 38 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 336 positive cases. There have been a total of 5,013 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

Governor Kim Reynolds announced an expansion of the Public Health Disaster Emergency Proclamation that is currently in place for the state of Iowa during a press conference March 26.

In partnership with Convivium Urban Farmstead, Project Rooted has served 730 no-cost lunches since the start of the Program on March 23.

With many local businesses being forced to alter how they provide their services, and sit-down eating establishments being ordered by Gov. Kim Reynolds to curtail food sales unless done either as drive-thru or pick-up only, the phrase “business as usual” is going to sound exceptionally sweet…

A Dubuque County resident who previously tested positive for COVID-19 has died, marking the first coronavirus-related death in Iowa, public health officials announced Tuesday night.

Many factors go into determining if you’re going to succeed in business, one of them most certainly determining a need and then filling it.

While in-person attendance was discouraged, Cascade residents had two different options at their disposal when it came to staying informed about what went on during Monday’s city council meeting, while still practicing social distancing.

Locals pick up free meals

While the owners of Honey Creek Dairy, west of Edgewood, are using state-of-the-art equipment for their dairy operation, they also have a solid base in cow comfort that began from generations of dairymen who farmed before them.

Witnessing the birth of pigs helps thousands of consumers connect firsthand with the animals and farmers during the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.

It’s not often that a speaker encourages the audience to frequently leave their seats during a presentation, but for Keri Byrum, the act was central to her message.

When Vicky Coyle looked at Western Dubuque Community School District’s suspension procedures, she realized something was broken.

If teaching and shaping young minds were easy, there would be more people staying up until the wee hours of the morning grading homework assignments and preparing lesson plans. A successful teacher doesn’t “get a job” as much as he or she answers a calling — and it’s not a calling every adul…