First case of measles reported in Iowa this year Fern Alling Cedar Rapids Gazette Jul 10, 2026 Jul 10, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a case of measles in a central Iowa resident, the first case in 2026.kAm%96 C6D:56?E 925 366? 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