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17-06-2025
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These Iowa City stores were visited by a child who later tested positive for measles
An eastern Iowa child has tested positive for measles and potentially exposed others in the Iowa City area, according to a state news release on June 11. This is Iowa's third measles case in 2025 and the second case reported in June. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services notified the public regarding the third case due to potential exposure in public areas. An investigation found that the third report is not related to the first two cases in Iowa, according to the HHS release. The child was exposed to the virus during international travel. Iowa Health and Human Services and local health officials have identified locations and times where the individual visited and might have resulted in public exposure. The locations and times of possible exposure include: Costco at 2900 Heartland Drive, Coralville - 11:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., June 4 Walmart at 919 Highway 1 W., Iowa City - 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., June 4 Marshalls at 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 5 'Measles is the most contagious disease, but it's also highly preventable,' said Dr. Robert Kruse, state medical director, in a news release. 'The MMR vaccine offers strong protection and helps stop the spread of illness. We encourage Iowans to check their vaccination records and take steps to protect themselves, their families, and their communities.' Iowa's other measles case in June was reported in an adult male in eastern Iowa, who was vaccinated. The state was still investigating whether he had recently traveled. The first case was an unvaccinated adult female who had recently traveled, HHS said. According to the Mayo Clinic, measles symptoms show up around one to two weeks after someone is in contact with the virus. Initial symptoms include: Fever (reaching up to 105 degrees) Dry cough Runny nose Red, watering eyes About two to three days after the first symptoms, tiny white spots (Koplik spots) might appear inside the infected person's mouth. Roughly three to five days after the first symptoms, a rash likely will appear, comprised of large, flat spots and small raised bumps starting on the face or neck and spreads down the body. Someone with measles can spread the virus four days before and after a rash appears. Measles spreads by breathing in the virus that travels on droplets after people cough or sneeze. It is less common to get measles from objects contaminated with infected droplets, according to Iowa HHS. People can spread measles for several days before getting a rash and several days after the rash develops. It is one of the most contagious infections known to exist, according to Iowa HHS. Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at kkealey@ or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: 3 Iowa City stores visited by a child who tested positive for measles
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12-06-2025
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What you need to know before you go: June 12, 2025
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Here are the top headlines from this morning. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill aimed at bringing changes to Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Iowa Gov. Reynolds signs bill to reform pharmacy benefit managers Governor Reynolds vetoed a bill that was meant to increase restrictions on the use of eminent domain for CO2 Pipeline construction. Iowa governor rejects GOP bill to increase regulations of Summit's carbon dioxide pipeline The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services confirmed a third case of Measles in the state, from a non-vaccinated child. Iowa HHS confirms third case of measles in 2025 Check out more stories in the video above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-06-2025
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Victim injured in Des Moines apartment fire has died
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Des Moines man who was critically injured in an apartment fire on Tuesday morning has died. Just after 6 a.m. the Des Moines Police Department and Fire Department responded to an apartment fire in the 3700 block of 57th Street in the Merle Hay Neighborhood. Iowa HHS confirms third case of measles in 2025 When firefighters arrived at the scene they found an adult male, identified as 63-year-old William Melroy, inside his unit fighting the fire, the DMPD said. Melroy was injured and transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. He was later airlifted to the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center's Burn Unit. On Wednesday afternoon, the DMPD announced that Melroy succumbed to his injuries overnight. According to the DMPD, evidence collected in the investigation so far does not suggest the fire was intentionally started. Metro News: Victim injured in Des Moines apartment fire has died A new rhino is calling Blank Park Zoo home DMPD seek help to find suspect in violent assault with a shoe 'ICE Out' protest brings in hundreds in Des Moines Iowa DNR reporting fish kill at Des Moines lake Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-06-2025
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Third case of measles in Iowa this year reported by HHS
DES MOINES, Iowa — On Wednesday afternoon Iowa Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it's confirmed a third case of measles in the state this year. Iowa HHS said the case was confirmed in an unvaccinated child in eastern Iowa. The child was exposed to the virus during international travel. According to Iowa HHS, the child did visit different public areas in eastern Iowa while contagious, including a Costco, Walmart, and Marshalls. To learn more about those locations visit the HHS website. A new rhino is calling Blank Park Zoo home On Tuesday, HHS reported the second confirmed measles case in the state. The case also occurred in eastern Iowa in a vaccinated adult male, however HHS said that the cases confirmed so far are not related. As of Wednesday, there have been three confirmed cases of measles in Iowa. The first case was reported in May in an unvaccinated adult female in central Iowa. Measles is a highly contagious, and potentially deadly disease. According to HHS the most effective way to prevent the disease is through the MMR vaccine. To learn more about the disease, vaccine, and symptoms visit the HHS website. Iowa News: Iowa governor rejects GOP bill to increase regulations of Summit's carbon dioxide pipeline Third case of measles in Iowa this year reported by HHS Greene County growing diversity with Multicultural Family Resource Center Another grooming arrest for Indianola man who had EMT license suspended Hot today with slight storm chances ahead Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-06-2025
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Iowa HHS reports second case of measles in state this year
DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Health and Human Services is reporting that a second confirmed case of measles has been detected in Iowa this year. According to the Iowa HHS website, the second case was confirmed in a vaccinated adult male between the ages of 18 to 40 in eastern Iowa in June. It is unknown at this time whether the patient traveled outside of the state. Iowa DNR reporting fish kill at Des Moines lake In May HHS announced the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2019. The infected individual was an unvaccinated adult female and had traveled outside of the state and internationally. The announcement comes as the highly contagious disease continues to spread across the country, with 34 states reporting cases. According to the CDC, over 1,100 cases have been reported in the country as of June 5, a majority of them occurring in Texas. Measles is a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease. It spreads through the air when a person infected with the virus coughs or sneezes. Symptoms appear roughly 7-21 days after infection and include: cough, red and/or watery eyes, nasal congestion, fever, rash, and Koplik spots. If you believe you've been exposed to measles or may have measles HHS says to call your healthcare provider as soon as possible. Iowa News: Hot, muggy Wednesday and storm chances Iowa HHS reports second case of measles in state this year Increase in ATV/UTV popularity brings more crashes on roads Dozens of dogs rescued from 'neglectful conditions' at eastern Iowa breeder nearly 2 years after first rescue Satanic Temple accuses Iowa officials of religious discrimination Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
