Independence 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 Independence, 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 Independence

Iowa coronavirus cases increase, but hospitalizations down

The number of coronavirus cases in Iowa continues to climb, although the number of hospitalizations from virus-related illness has declined. Iowa on Thursday reported 675 new positive cases of ... More info »

The Gazette - 07/02/2020 03:40am

Independence junior and senior high students to transition to hybrid learning | Coronavirus - KWWL

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa (KWWL) -- The ... According to the district's COVID-19 dashboard, 2 students in grades 3-6 and 3 students in grades 7-12 are testing positive. 4 staff members in grades PK-2 are ... More info »

KWWL - 09/24/2020 12:00pm

COVID-19 vaccine: Iowa won't immediately offer shots to all seniors - The Des Moines Register

Iowa does not plan to immediately offer coronavirus vaccinations to all people older than 65, as the federal government recommended Tuesday, the Iowa Department of Public Health said. More info »

Des Moines Register - 01/11/2021 10:00am

Coronavirus: This Iowa family is behind the 'Reopen' COVID-19 protests - USA TODAY

DES MOINES – A pro-gun Iowa family is helping to spur protests in Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and New York over state-imposed restrictions designed to slow the coronavirus pandemic ... More info »

USA Today - 04/23/2020 03:43am

Timeline: Key moments in Iowa's COVID-19 outbreaks at meatpacking plants - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

The Tyson plant in Waterloo was the site of one of the county's worst COVID-19 outbreaks. Here's a look back on important dates. ... at the Tyson dog treats factory in Independence, Iowa. More info »

The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier - 03/03/2021 10:00am

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