Des Moines and other towns across Iowa are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Des Moines, IA community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local Iowa hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the Iowa Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from Iowa government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

Iowa COVID-19 Cases

Iowa New Coronavirus Cases:
Iowa Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,058,274
Iowa New Coronavirus Deaths:
Iowa Total Coronavirus Deaths: 10,797
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Des Moines

Iowa Supreme Court says state auditor's delay on records request may break state law

The Iowa Supreme Court rules a jury should decide if state Auditor Rob Sand acted legally in withholding an email sought by a conservative lawyer. More info »

Des Moines Register on MSN - 04/26/2024 10:00am

National Weather Service issues Tornado Warning in Polk County

The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Pleasant Hill, and more than 10,400 customers were without power in Des Moines as of 9:50 p.m. More info »

We Are Iowa on MSN - 04/26/2024 04:18pm

Live updates: 'Large and extremely dangerous' tornadoes touch down in Iowa. Minden hit hard.

Large hail and tornadoes are possible in western and central Iowa with tornado watches in effect. Severe storms are likely across all of Iowa. More info »

Des Moines Register on MSN - 04/26/2024 11:41am

Kim Reynolds picked this Legislature, and it steamrolled an extreme path for Iowa

Opinion: The governor campaigned to get this Legislature, and their work together leaves many Iowans worse off, writes the Register editorial board. More info »

Des Moines Register on MSN - 04/26/2024 12:15am

Local labor leader announces bid for Iowa House District 34

Campbell, a labor leader, Democrat and lifelong Des Moines resident, is looking to take Ako Abdul-Samad's seat. More info »

We Are Iowa on MSN - 04/22/2024 12:54pm

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