Measles Outbreak in Southern Iowa Expands to 17 Cases, New Potential Exposure Location Added

Measles cases continue to climb in southern Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services finds new measles cases in southern Iowa. Iowa HHS reports five additional cases have been confirmed. As of Monday, the year's total is 17. Health officials say these cases show evidence of person-to-person spread. Public health officials are working closely with affected families [...]

Measles outbreak in southern Iowa expands to 17 cases, new potential exposure location added

Iowa Health and Human Services now reports 17 confirmed measles cases and identifies a new exposure site in Bloomfield.

Iowa HHS confirms 16 measles cases in Iowa in 2026

Iowa health officials have now confirmed 16 cases of measles in southern Iowa in 2026. The state reported just nine cases in 2025.

Iowa responds to outbreak of measles with person-to-person spread

Public health officials reported 16 confirmed cases of measles as of Friday, with evidence of person-to-person spread in an outbreak in southern Iowa.

Iowa Health Officials Release Additional Locations for Measles Exposure

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and local public health agencies are continuing to respond to an outbreak of measles in southern Iowa. As of August 21, sixteen confirmed cases of measles have been identified in 2026, with evidence of person-to-person spread. Iowa HHS and local public health agencies are working closely with affected families and community leaders to identify illnesses, share information, and ensure access …