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.
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Iowa COVID-19 Cases
Iowa Total Coronavirus Cases: 1,058,274
Iowa New Coronavirus Deaths:
Iowa Total Coronavirus Deaths: 10,797
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Des Moines
Four Iowa nursing homes added to newly revived list of the nation’s worst care facilities
The federal government has resumed its practice of disclosing to the public its list of the nation’s worst nursing homes — and four Iowa homes have been added to that list. More info »
KCRG on MSN - 04/10/2025 02:56pmDes Moines food pantries face spiking demand as the Iowa region’s SNAP enrollment declines
Food pantries in Iowa have seen demand for their assistance soar in recent years. At the same time, fewer Iowans have been enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, through which ... More info »
Chron - 04/15/2025 05:02amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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