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Six years after losing daughter to flu, Iowa family urges Iowans to get their flu shot during COVID-19
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Six years after losing daughter to flu, Iowa family urges Iowans to get their flu shot during COVID-19
Ayzlee McCarthy died two days after contracting influenza in December of 2014.
Local News
Iowa City teacher on leave for 'pretend you are a slave' assignment
The district called the assignment “inappropriate." The teacher's name hasn't been released.
Politics
Iowa politicians express condolences over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death
Saturday morning, Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags to be lowered to half-staff in memory of the late justice.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 by the numbers: IDPH confirms 908 more cases with 14.81% positivity rate, 7 additional deaths in the past 24 hours
Local 5 is breaking down COVID-19 numbers for central Iowans.
Local News
Mask-making moms helping keep Valley band running this school year
High school extracurriculars like band are trying as hard as possible to stay active this semester.
Local News
Investigation underway after officer shoots person in West Des Moines
Local 5 will continue to follow this story as more information is released.
Local News
Northern Iowa farmers preparing for the worst, hoping for the best in upcoming harvest
It's just been one thing after another this year for Iowa farmers.
Local News
Homicide victim identified in Jasper County
Local 5 will follow this story as more information is released.
Local News
Construction update at Lauridsen Skatepark in downtown Des Moines
Leaders say with the pandemic and struggling to get materials, there have been setbacks with the development.
Return To Learn
What is the latest guidance for Iowa schools?
Local 5 is breaking down the latest information from state education leaders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus
State says it is no longer providing routine testing for long-term care facilities
Recent White House recommendations said more needed to be done to protect nursing homes, but now the state says it no longer has those resources.
Local News
Six years after losing daughter to flu, Iowa family urges Iowans to get their flu shot during COVID-19
Ayzlee McCarthy died two days after contracting influenza in December of 2014.
Local News
Iowa City teacher on leave for 'pretend you are a slave' assignment
The district called the assignment “inappropriate." The teacher's name hasn't been released.
Politics
Iowa politicians express condolences over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death
Saturday morning, Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags to be lowered to half-staff in memory of the late justice.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 by the numbers: IDPH confirms 908 more cases with 14.81% positivity rate, 7 additional deaths in the past 24 hours
Local 5 is breaking down COVID-19 numbers for central Iowans.
Local News
Mask-making moms helping keep Valley band running this school year
High school extracurriculars like band are trying as hard as possible to stay active this semester.
Local News
Investigation underway after officer shoots person in West Des Moines
Local 5 will continue to follow this story as more information is released.
Local News
Northern Iowa farmers preparing for the worst, hoping for the best in upcoming harvest
It's just been one thing after another this year for Iowa farmers.
Local News
Homicide victim identified in Jasper County
Local 5 will follow this story as more information is released.
Local News
Construction update at Lauridsen Skatepark in downtown Des Moines
Leaders say with the pandemic and struggling to get materials, there have been setbacks with the development.
Return To Learn
What is the latest guidance for Iowa schools?
Local 5 is breaking down the latest information from state education leaders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus
State says it is no longer providing routine testing for long-term care facilities
Recent White House recommendations said more needed to be done to protect nursing homes, but now the state says it no longer has those resources.
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