(Radio Iowa) – The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first case of measles this year. Information from the department says a vaccinated adult from central Iowa acquired measles during international travel. The state has identified 20 locations the infected person visited between July 1st and July 5th.
See the list below:
| Location | Date/time |
| Dollar General 1428 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 | Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM |
| Family Dollar 1251 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 | Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Urgent Care 330 Laurel St Suite 2100, Des Moines, IA 50314 | Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
| MercyOne Des Moines Imaging (Outpatient Radiology) 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314 | Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 3:45 PM – 6:45 PM |
| Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal Church 3848 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313 | Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Casa De Restauracion 821 Seneca St, Webster City, IA 50595 | Friday, July 3rd, 2026 4:30 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Kwik Star 505 Fair Meadow Dr, Webster City, IA 50595 | Friday, July 3rd, 2026 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM |
| Under Armour Factory House 771 Bass Pro Dr NW Suite 225, Altoona, IA 50009 | Saturday, July 4th, 2026 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM (noon) |
| Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal Church 3848 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313 | Saturday, July 4th, 2026 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Iowa Clinic Urgent Care – West Des Moines 5950 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266 | Sunday, July 5th, 2026 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM |
H-H-S says anyone present at those locations during the listed date and time should monitor for symptoms of measles for 21 days. 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.
Iowa reported a total of nine confirmed measles cases in 2025.
