Grads Strive To Make Graduation Ceremonies Special
In Iowa City graduates face pandemic disruptions as schools held 2020 ceremonies with altered formats. Principal John Bacon urged resilience during a somber video message at City High while seniors like Moonjely and Kibby described adapting speeches and rituals amid COVID-19 and months without in person classes.
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Cedar Rapids lawmaker urges delay of June 3 legislative restart
Iowa Republicans push to resume the 2020 session next Wednesday with safety protocols in place at the Capitol. Senator Rob Hogg calls for a two week suspension amid Polk County COVID-19 surge, citing high case and death rates and test positivity. House Speaker Pat Grassley and Senate Leader Jack Whitver defend cautious reopening as necessary to finish the state budget and essential work.
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Heritage and Care Initiatives extend COVID mitigation efforts
Heritage and Care Initiatives continue mitigation amid COVID-19. Heritage collaborates with IDPH and Linn County Public Health to curb spread, restrict visitors, screen staff and residents, and adjust workflows. The company suspends communal dining, limits activities, and urges continued hand washing and social distancing.
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Storm Lake Tyson plant outbreak tops 555 cases
Iowa public health confirms 555 of Storm Lake Tyson plant workers tested positive amid wider outbreak across at least seven Iowa meat plants. Officials say processing capacity at about 80 percent statewide while farmers face excess hogs and new financial aid to reduce animal welfare issues.
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