Sac County Health Services

08/18/2026

08/17/2026

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
August 17, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2026
CONTACT: Danielle Sample
[email protected]

PRESS RELEASE:

Iowa Health Officials Confirm Measles Cases in Southern Iowa, Release Locations of Potential Measles Exposures

Des Moines, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and local public health agencies are responding to an outbreak of measles in southern Iowa.

As of August 16th, twelve confirmed cases of measles have been identified, 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 to vaccination. Measles can spread to anyone who is not immune and is exposed.

Iowa HHS and local health officials have identified locations visited by individuals while contagious, where others might have been exposed to measles. Anyone present at the following locations during the listed date and time should monitor for symptoms of measles. Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, red/watery eyes, runny nose, and a rash. If you think you have been exposed to measles and have symptoms, call your medical provider or nearest emergency room ahead of time and tell them before arrival that you have been exposed to measles and have symptoms.

Location Date/time
Natural Grocer’s Clive
8650 Hickman Rd
Clive, IA 50325
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
2:30pm – 5:00pm

Vero Health Center
630 S 50th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3:30pm – 6:30pm

Office Depot
3910 University Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
5:00pm – 7:30pm

Menards
12000 Hickman Rd
Clive, IA 50325
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
6:00pm – 8:30pm

Menards
6000 SE 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50320

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
7:00pm – 9:30pm
Wells Hometown Drug
208 E. Franklin St
Bloomfield, IA 52537
Thursday, July 30th, 2026
4:30pm – 7:00pm

JR Feed and Supply
17599 200th St.
Bloomfield, IA 52537
Sunday, August 9, 2026
8:30am – 6:00pm

People who are not vaccinated against measles, or who are unsure whether they are immune, should talk with their healthcare professional or local public health agency about MMR vaccination.

For the latest information on measles in Iowa, visit the Iowa HHS Center for Acute Disease Epidemiology disease information page. This page is updated weekly, on Thursdays, with current case counts.

Iowa HHS will issue a press release when there is a confirmed public exposure that may pose a risk to others. When possible, individuals identified as close contacts will also be notified directly by public health officials.

08/17/2026

We have a vaccination clinic today from 4-6pm!

📚✏Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic is TODAY! 💉
Don't wait until the last minute! Make sure your child's immunizations are up to date before the school year begins!
🎒Now is the perfect time to check your child's vaccination status especially if they are entering:
✅Kindergarten
✅7th Grade
✅12th Grade
Not sure if your child is up to date? Give our office a call, we're happy to check their immunization record and answer any questions. 712-662-4785
Children enrolled in Medicaid, who are uninsured or underinsured, or who are American Indian or Alaska Native qualify to receive free vaccines through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.

08/13/2026

Reminder, we have a back-to-school vaccination clinic today from 1-3pm! Make sure your child is update on all of their vaccinations or give us a call; we can look up their vaccination status!

📚✏Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic is TODAY! 💉
Don't wait until the last minute! Make sure your child's immunizations are up to date before the school year begins!
🎒Now is the perfect time to check your child's vaccination status especially if they are entering:
✅Kindergarten
✅7th Grade
✅12th Grade
Not sure if your child is up to date? Give our office a call, we're happy to check their immunization record and answer any questions. 712-662-4785
Children enrolled in Medicaid, who are uninsured or underinsured, or who are American Indian or Alaska Native qualify to receive free vaccines through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

We're excited to share that radon test kits have been ordered and will be available at Sac County Public Health once they arrive! This program is a great opportunity to help protect your family's health and is an important part of cancer prevention. There is also individual's approved for scholarships to become certified in helping with radon testing and mitigation.
📝Interested in receiving a radon kit?
▪️You must be a Sac County resident
▪️Kits will be available once they arrive at our office
▪️You will have to pick them up from our office and complete a short form
We'll share more information and official program details as they become available. Marion County will be releasing the official media information soon so keep an eye out for more details!
We're very excited about this program and the opportunity it provides to help Sac County residents reduce radon exposure and take an important step toward preventing cancer. 💚
Stay tuned! More information coming soon!

Thousands of rural Iowans will soon have access to free testing, mitigation, and training programs helping reduce their exposure to radon-linked cancer risk thanks to $15 million from a federal grant. FULL STORY⬇️

08/07/2026

💊Keep your medications safe and secure! 💊
Sac County Public Health has FREE Safe Rx Locking Vials available at our office!
These locking vials are designed to help securely store prescription medications, providing an extra layer of protection and helping prevent unauthorized access. Stop by our office to pick one up at no cost or give us a call if you have any questions. We're happy to help! 712-662-4785

08/03/2026

📚✏Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic is TODAY! 💉
Don't wait until the last minute! Make sure your child's immunizations are up to date before the school year begins!
🎒Now is the perfect time to check your child's vaccination status especially if they are entering:
✅Kindergarten
✅7th Grade
✅12th Grade
Not sure if your child is up to date? Give our office a call, we're happy to check their immunization record and answer any questions. 712-662-4785
Children enrolled in Medicaid, who are uninsured or underinsured, or who are American Indian or Alaska Native qualify to receive free vaccines through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.