LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus in Waterloo, IAK98.5 is keeping you up-to-date with all of the latest news and information on the coronavirus. Helpful Links: COVID-19 in Iowa Cedar Valley Open Business List Center For Disease Control & Prevention World Health Organization Iowa Department of Public Health Black Hawk County Public Health
Iowa and COVID-19 – Is This the Best News Since the Pandemic Began?Iowa and COVID-19 – Is This the Best News Since the Pandemic Began?Cases are dropping and Iowans are getting vaccinated. But is COVID in Iowa just about over?Johnny MarksJohnny Marks
Most Iowa Counties Are Turning Down Additional COVID VaccinesMost Iowa Counties Are Turning Down Additional COVID VaccinesIowa ranks 16th in the nation for vaccinations administered.Johnny MarksJohnny Marks
Iowa’s Largest Manufacturing Employer Rebounds From 2020Iowa’s Largest Manufacturing Employer Rebounds From 2020The farm manufacturing giant has posted a net income of net income topped three billion for 2021.Johnny MarksJohnny Marks
Mask Mandates No Longer Allowed In Iowa SchoolsMask Mandates No Longer Allowed In Iowa SchoolsThe governor signed the bill early Thursday morning.Elwin HuffmanElwin Huffman
Mask Mandate Resolution Expires In Cedar FallsMask Mandate Resolution Expires In Cedar FallsThe mandate has been in place since Sept. 8.Elwin HuffmanElwin Huffman
When Will Waterloo School District Relax Its Mask Policy?When Will Waterloo School District Relax Its Mask Policy?District officials have indicated there may be an update on the policy later this week.Elwin HuffmanElwin Huffman
Waterloo Mayor Eases Mask RequirementsWaterloo Mayor Eases Mask RequirementsThe Black Hawk County Health Department is a holding a community COVID-19 vaccination clinic this weekend.Elwin HuffmanElwin Huffman
Iowa Ending Extra $300 Unemployment PaymentsIowa Ending Extra $300 Unemployment PaymentsThousands of Iowans are currently receiving the additional weekly benefits.Elwin HuffmanElwin Huffman
This ‘Side Effect’ from the Pandemic has Been Seen in IowaThis ‘Side Effect’ from the Pandemic has Been Seen in IowaHas THIS happened to you?Johnny MarksJohnny Marks
Thousands of Iowans Failing To Get 2nd COVID ShotThousands of Iowans Failing To Get 2nd COVID ShotDespite getting their first dose of the COVID vaccine, tens of thousands of Iowans aren't going back for the second shot.Ryan "Brain" BrainardRyan "Brain" Brainard