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Measles Response in Iowa: Wisconsin DHS reported a sharp jump in measles cases tied to Grant and Lafayette Counties, rising from 42 to 92 in days—prompting reminders that close-contact tracking is ongoing and the broader public risk may not be changing. Local Hospital Prep: Cass Health in Atlantic says it has no Cass County cases but is reviewing its measles response plan and urges anyone exposed or developing symptoms to stay home, isolate, and call for guidance and testing. Overdose Awareness in North Iowa: The North Iowa Harm Reduction Coalition will hold an International Overdose Awareness Day observance Monday (Aug. 31) in Mason City with a resource fair, memorial name reading, and a silent walk. Food Safety Alert: The FDA classified a Whole Foods guacamole recall as highest risk (Class I) due to possible salmonella contamination, with the product sold in Iowa among other states. Community Health & Access: Iowa’s 24/7 opioid treatment hotline for providers and a poison control center opioid treatment grant highlight continued efforts to expand addiction care and support. Public Safety Tragedy: A woman died after a Florence, Iowa Street house fire; investigators are still determining the cause.

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Aug. 27, 2026

Johnson Fitness & Wellness adds Nike Strength Equipment to U.S. lineup

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Aug. 20, 2026

Wertz Law Firm issues Iowa workers’ comp rate guide for 2026

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Aug. 10, 2026

Arsenal Credit Union and FHLB Des Moines grant $20,000 to The Kaufman Fund

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