DES MOINES, Iowa—Governor Kim Reynolds announced during Thursday’s press conference that over 121,000 Iowans had completed the initial assessment that part of the Test Iowa initiative.  However, many that were hoping to be tested were probably disappointed that the first testing opportunity was already booked up.  Reynolds did say that testing will continue to expand. […]

DES MOINES, Iowa—Today, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 176 additional positive cases for a total of 3,924 positive cases. There have been an additional 842 negative tests for a total of 25,338 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. The […]

Per Governor Kim Reynolds, a new website has been launched in the fight against COVID-19.  TestIowa.com went live on Tuesday with the goal of better assessing Iowans that may need further testing to stem the spread of the virus.  Iowans can fill out an online assessment and will be notified if further testing is required.  […]

ANKENY, Iowa—DMACC President Rob Denson said today that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact DMACC face-to-face instruction, announcing that DMACC hands-on and lab-based classes will not return to campus this spring. Summer classes, which begin May 26, have also been impacted. All classes prior to July 1 will be offered in an online format.  These announcements apply to […]

KWBG will re-run some classic local sports broadcasts (as we wait for our local sports to return) This weekend will highlight these two games   April 25th at 1pm KWBG will rebroadcast a match from October 31st 2013 as Boone Volleyball traveled to Webster City for a Regional Semifinal   April 26th at 1pm KWBG […]

Tonight’s NLCS Cubs vs the Dodgers is from October 19, 2016.  Game 4 has starting pitchers Mike Montgomery and Julio Urias.  Dodgers lead the series 2-1.  We’ll start the broadcast at 5pm this afternoon on KWBG

DES MOINES, Iowa—Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) awarded  $7,588,530 to Iowa to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in rural communities. Specifically, this funding was awarded to the Iowa Department of Public Health as an investment to support small rural hospitals in Iowa. “Today’s […]