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Measles Alert: Iowa health officials report confirmed measles cases rising in southern Iowa, with Black Hawk County warning residents to watch for symptoms and contact providers if exposed. Regional Outbreak Watch: Wisconsin’s measles outbreak keeps expanding, with Grant County now reporting connected cases and officials stressing vaccination is the best protection. COVID Monitoring: CDC modeling suggests COVID-19 growth is occurring or likely in all 50 states, while emergency visits remain very low—direction is changing, but severity isn’t. Mental Health & Screens: Iowans are warned that too much screen time can contribute to anxiety and depression, especially for younger people. Addiction & Child Welfare: Iowa is approved for federal funding for a foster care diversion effort aimed at keeping young children with parents battling substance abuse through in-home support. Community Health Events: Iowa City is set to host its first Downtown Wellness Festival, and Memorial Hospital will run a community blood drive with ImpactLife. Workforce & Care: Minnesota nursing home workers are getting scheduled pay raises, a reminder of the staffing and cost pressures facing long-term care. Public Safety: A shooting in Stuart left one woman dead and an Iowa State trooper injured; investigators say the suspect is in custody.

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Iowa approved for federal funding of foster care diversion effort

Iowa approved for federal funding of foster care diversion effort

Iowa approved for federal funding of foster care diversion effort

Iowa approved for federal funding of foster care diversion effort

Iowa expands Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program to Greater Des Moines watershed

Iowa expands Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program to Greater Des Moines watershed

Iowans are warned too much screentime can lead to anxiety, depression

Iowans are warned too much screentime can lead to anxiety, depression

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Secretary Naig Announces Major Expansion of Cattle and Conservation Working Lands Program to the Greater Des Moines Watershed

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Secretary Naig Honors 17 Students Selected for the Special-Edition Choose Iowa Coloring Calendar at the 2026 Iowa State Fair

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Iowa Health Officials Confirm Measles Cases in Southern Iowa, Release Locations of Potential Measles Exposures

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Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to Host Iowa State Fair Ceremonies

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Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Major Grant Award in Fight Against Medicaid Fraud

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Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Major Grant Award in Fight Against Medicaid Fraud

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