When the coronavirus pandemic first struck Iowa, the initial local outbreaks had clear causes. The early spread in Johnson County originated from Iowans returning from a cruise in Egypt. Surrounding counties in Eastern Iowa soon had positive case numbers in the...
Undocumented, Uninsured And Sick With COVID-19
Without a doubt, COVID-19 has been tough for everyone. For some of us, the pandemic has disrupted our lives to the point that we all are suffering from cabin fever in springtime. But for others, it has been the worst time of their lives. Many families in our community...
Anxiety For Workers And Families As Packing Plant Work Resumes
The human element is getting lost among the testing and unemployment data of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alexa Zarate and her family are getting the full experience. Zarate is a senior at Perry High School with parents recovering from COVID-19. Her father is almost 60...
Returning To The Plant After A COVID-19 Outbreak
According to new state testing data, 221 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at Tyson’s Columbus Junction location, making it one of the state’s largest known coronavirus outbreaks. About 26 percent of employees tested were found positive for the virus. After...
Returning To The Plant After A COVID-19 Outbreak
According to new state testing data, 221 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 at Tyson’s Columbus Junction location, making it one of the state’s largest known coronavirus outbreaks. About 26 percent of employees tested were found positive for the virus. After...
A Cinco de Mayo Challenge To Iowans In This Pandemic Time
When I moved to the United States and my first 5 de Mayo was around the corner, several people were curious about how I would celebrate what they might have though was a special holiday for me. Some assumed that because I am Mexican, I would enjoy a few Margaritas,...
Young Activist’s Push For Transparency From Perry’s Tyson Plant
As the old adage goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” Many members of the Perry community would settle for a little of both from its local Tyson meatpacking plant. With meatpacking plants across the country and in Iowa closing or scaling back their workforce due...
Young Activist’s Push For Transparency From Perry’s Tyson Plant
As the old adage goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” Many members of the Perry community would settle for a little of both from its local Tyson meatpacking plant. With meatpacking plants across the country and in Iowa closing or scaling back their workforce due...
Young Activist’s Push For Transparency From Perry’s Tyson Plant
As the old adage goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” Many members of the Perry community would settle for a little of both from its local Tyson meatpacking plant. With meatpacking plants across the country and in Iowa closing or scaling back their workforce due...
Iowa Citizens Angered By Undocumented Spouse Exemption In Stimulus
Iowans are not out of the pandemic woods yet. Times are difficult and the federal stimulus checks will be a relief for many, but not for all. Last month Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, giving a package of more than $2 trillion of...