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

Former WOI anchor Samantha Mesa returns to Des Moines. See which station she's joining.

Seasoned reporter Samantha Mesa, who left WOI in May 2024, describes her move back to Des Moines as a "reunion with ease." ... More info »

Des Moines Register on MSN - 07/08/2025 10:50pm

8 best House Hunters episodes set in Iowa

For these buyers, purchasing their forever home in Iowa was a dream come true. Check out these gripping episodes of “House Hunters” to see a new side of Iowa. More info »

Iowa Starting Line - 07/07/2025 09:45am

Putting Des Moines on the map: City's home for major sports, performers marks 20 years

Newly renamed as Casey's Center, the former Wells Fargo Arena has been making Des Moines memories for 20 years this month. Here's a look back. More info »

USA TODAY - 06/25/2025 01:45am

DES MOINES — The sum of the parts is greater than the ... - The Gazette

Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — The sum of the parts is greater than the whole. And for the Iowa men’s 4 x 800-meter relay team, the semi-finished product is already world-class. More info »

The Gazette - 04/25/2025 09:50am

Iowa Attorney General claims legal justification in fatal shooting ...

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird claimed legal justification in a fatal shooting involving two Des Moines police officers Monday. More info »

ABC Kcrg 9 - 03/31/2025 08:46am

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