Iowan dies from rare Lassa Fever

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the death of a state resident from a rare disease. HHS says the middle-aged eastern Iowa resident is believed to have contracted Lassa  Fever during a recent trip to West Africa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to confirm the diagnosis. Information […]

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Roger L. Young, 82, Hartley

Roger L. Young, Age 82, of Hartley, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Community Memorial Health Center

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