Category: Brief Messages or Announcements

  • CDC Guidelines for Preventing Hypothermia & Frostbite

    CDC Guidelines for Preventing Hypothermia & Frostbite

    It’s going to get colder in Iowa with wind chill factors raising the risk for cold weather-related illness. Read CDC guidelines about how to recognize and prevent hypothermia and frostbite.

  • Snow Removal in Iowa City

    Snow Removal in Iowa City

    Iowa City has web pages for the rules on snow removal by the city plows and by residents. You can see the pdf of the map for residential street priorities for snow removal. Shoveling snow or using a heavy snow blower can be hazardous to your health. There is guidance from the National Safety Council…

  • Winter Storm Watch in Iowa

    Winter Storm Watch in Iowa

    The National Weather Service has a Winter Storm Watch out for several counties in Iowa, starting Monday evening, January 8, 2024 through Wednesday evening. There’s a possibility of 8-13 inches of snow and blustery winds.

  • CDC Weekly Snapshot Shows Respiratory Virus Activity High

    CDC Weekly Snapshot Shows Respiratory Virus Activity High

    As of January 5, 2024, CDC is reporting that respiratory illness is increasing across the country. The levels are generally high in almost all regions. “Activity Levels Update:

  • Martin Luther King Jr Day 2024!

    Martin Luther King Jr Day 2024!

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day is officially the third Monday of January every year. It’s January 15, 2024 this year. It’s really a community affair, which hopefully expands more broadly out to all people. There are a number of events planned. In the spirit of emphasizing the community projects, here’s the high points: The…

  • CDC Reports Respiratory Virus Activity Increasing

    CDC Reports Respiratory Virus Activity Increasing

    The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported respiratory illness leading to visits to the emergency room and hospitalization are rising across the country.

  • Happy New Year 2024!

    Happy New Year 2024!

    Happy New Year from us to you; good luck!

  • CDC Healthcare Provider Toolkit

    CDC Healthcare Provider Toolkit

    The CDC has a healhcare provider toolkit available to prepare their patients for the 2023 for the fall and winter virus season. It’s up to date and comprehensive.

  • Happy Holidays!

    Happy Holidays!

    Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

  • KCCK Big Mo Christmas Blues Show!

    KCCK Big Mo Christmas Blues Show!

    I heard this funny Christmas tune last night on the Big Mo Blues Show on KCCK. And if your family’s Christmas was like this-you have my sympathy.