Measles Confirmed in an Adult Resident from Eastern Iowa
In a recent development, Iowa health authorities have confirmed a seventh case of measles in the state, involving an adult resident in eastern Iowa. The individual, who is fully vaccinated against measles, has no known link to other recent cases in the state and has not travelled out of state recently.
The infected individual visited several locations in eastern Iowa, including Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Amana, and North Liberty. On Sunday, July 6th, they were contagious and visited Casey's on Rockdale Rd. in Dubuque between 5:30 and 7:30 pm. The individual also visited Fields of Fun Daycare in Cedar Rapids on Monday, July 7th, between 7 and 9 am, although further details about these visits were not provided.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air when an infectious person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. Symptoms include fever, cough, red or watery eyes, a runny nose, and a rash.
Public health officials are urging people who may have been in the same locations as the individual to fill out a form at hhs.iowa.gov. The individual's visits to Airport National Golf Range in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, July 9th, between 4 and 7 pm, have been identified as potential exposure sites.
In response to the ongoing measles outbreaks across the U.S., state health officials emphasize the importance of being up to date with the MMR vaccine, which is 97% effective against measles. They advise monitoring for symptoms if you have visited places where exposure was reported during an outbreak. In the event of confirmed local cases, local health departments typically issue advisories detailing exposure sites and recommended precautions.
Given the lack of detailed 2022 Iowa-specific exposure location information or advisories in the current search outputs, it would be advisable to consult Iowa’s Department of Public Health or local health department archives for targeted data from 2022.
In 2025, Iowa confirmed its seventh measles case, which was part of the national outbreak context, where nearly 1,300 cases were confirmed across the U.S., mostly among unvaccinated persons. Nationwide, measles outbreaks have surged in multiple states, with 1,267 cases reported as of mid-2025, involving 27 outbreaks across 38 states including Iowa.
In conclusion, while there is no specific 2022 breakdown or location list for Iowa cases in the current search outputs, measles remains a precautionary concern in Iowa and nationwide in 2025 due to outbreaks. The best current action is maintaining vaccination and consulting Iowa health authorities for any specific advisories.
- The individual with the measles recently visited a Casey's on Rockdale Rd. in Dubuque, Kansas City Metro Chapter (KMCH) local news reported, potentially exposing others to the disease.
- In response to the 2025 measles outbreak in Iowa, where over 1,200 cases were confirmed nationwide, health authorities advise the public to stay updated on medical-conditions related to measles and ensure they are up-to-date with their MMR vaccines for health-and-wellness purposes.
- For targeted data from 2022, Iowa residents may consult the Iowa Department of Public Health or local health departments' archives for detailed exposure location information and advisories related to local cases of measles.
