DES MOINES – Additional cases of cyclosporiasis were confirmed by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services this week. WHO-13 reports there are now 300 cases officially in the state, 28 more than last week’s report. The CDC has confirmed Iowa’s cases are connected to a national outbreak impacting multiple states with a parasite linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
JEFFERSON COUNTY – A teenager has been charged with a fatal shooting of a seven-year-old. KCRG-TV reports the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office initially believed the incident in May was accidental, but now, following further investigation, they have charged a 14-year-old girl with second-degree murder in juvenile court. The child killed in the incident was Jean Grey Irvin.
DYERSVILLE – Major League Baseball has announced Iowans won’t have to wait nearly as long for their next Field of Dreams game. KCCI-TV reports the Kansas City Royals will take on the Boston Red Sox on August 12th, 2027. This year’s game was a 7-1 win for the Philadelphia Phillies over the Minnesota Twins.
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