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Flu numbers down over 90% thanks to record vaccinations, increased COVID-19 prevention measures Unity Point Health says at this time last year, they had seen over 300 flu cases. This year, they've barely seen 20. Author: Shelby Kluver (WQAD) Updated: 10:27 PM CST January 31, 2021 DAVENPORT, Iowa — For almost a year, coronavirus has been the top story around the world, and for a while, there were concerns of a "twin-demic" once the flu season rolled around.  But that hasn't been the case.  "Thankfully the fears have not come to pass and I'm really glad to sa...

The results of a Black Hawk County Health Department survey are now available to the public. Some of the highlights of the survey

Peoria County has discontinued use of a mobile morgue brought in amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

jfisher@timesrepublican.com T-R PHOTO BY JOE FISHER — A construction crew for Johnson Construction based in Ames does foundation work on the Marshalltown Lofts project, 20 E. State Street, on Wednesday. The city’s annual building permit summary showed the most activity in a decade in 2020. The summer compiles data on the number of building permits issued and the valuation of those projects for the year. It includes alterations to existing dwellings, improvements, entirely new buildings and demolitions. “We’ve had a lot of activity this past year, which is great.” said Michelle Spohn...

Free COVID-19 testing at the Taxslayer sees low turnout following Christmas Health officials say they're hopeful testing numbers will climb back up now that the holidays are over. Author: Shelby Kluver (WQAD) Updated: 4:19 PM CST December 27, 2020 MOLINE, Ill. — The Taxslayer Center in Moline hosted another weekend of free Covid-19 testing, as health officials try to get ahead of a post-holiday surge. But turnout was down from previous testing opportunities.  Only 142 people were tested at the site on Saturday, Dec. 26 - significantly down from the 517 peopl...