Van Buren County Public Health

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

👀Van Buren County Public Health has MMR vaccine available AT NO COST regardless of age or insurance status‼️

08/21/2026

⚠️ Measles Awareness & Patient Safety Notice ⚠️

With an increase in measles cases being reported in Iowa, Van Buren County Hospital is taking precautions to help protect our patients, visitors and staff.

If you are coming to VBCH and have any of the following symptoms or risk factors, please remain in your vehicle and call 319-293-8732 before entering the hospital:

🔴 Fever greater than 104°F
🔴 Cough
🔴 Runny nose
🔴 Red, watery eyes
🔴 Rash
🔴 Tiny white spots inside the mouth
🔴 Exposure to someone with measles within the past 21 days

Calling before entering allows our team to provide instructions and take appropriate precautions to help prevent the spread of illness.

Please help us keep our patients, staff and community safe by following these guidelines. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. ❤️

08/21/2026

The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting of the Board on:

Monday, August 24, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors’ Office

Language assistance is available for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals. Please contact the county auditor at (319) 293-3129 or via email at [email protected] for assistance.
Attend the Meeting Remotely by Zoom Webinar – Find the links and information on how to attend below.

TENTATIVE AGENDA:
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Acknowledge the minutes for the meeting on August 10, 2026
3. PUBLIC FORUM
• Dan Ingle – Concerns about several roads, driveway installations, and equipment purchases
• Garen Carpenter – Update regarding Van Buren County Hospital projects
4. Meet with Veteran Affairs staff regarding the following matters:
• Discussion and possible action regarding Home Base Iowa Designation
• Discussion regarding FY2027 training plan from Iowa Department of Veteran Affairs
5. Meet with County Engineer for an update on various secondary roads matters including:
• Discussion and possible action on Living Roadway Trust Fund Grant Application
• Discussion regarding obstructions in the right-of-way in Leando
6. Discussion and possible action regarding the County no longer offering supplemental insurance deductions for employees through payroll
7. 2nd Consideration of Ordinance #2026-1, Amendment #1 – An Ordinance Relating to Floodplain Management Within Van Buren County, Iowa
8. Action to apply special assessment liens for delinquent Mt. Sterling sewer accounts
9. Action to authorize the County Auditor to cancel County check #51472 dated May 11, 2026
10. Approval of payroll/claims/reports
11. Committee reports
12. Adjournment

Van Buren County is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Van Buren Board of Supervisors - Meeting
Time: Aug 24, 2026, 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87391023808?pwd=5wDpWePXrgueGQ3S6ur7CZywRHjL50.1
Meeting ID: 873 9102 3808
Passcode: 240618

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08/21/2026

Radon Mitigation and Measurement Scholarships are now available to help cover the cost of training and certification.

If you commit to providing radon services in rural Iowa communities, you may qualify for scholarship funding.

This is a great opportunity to grow your business while helping Iowa families reduce their risk of radon exposure!

Learn more and apply today: https://marionph.org/combat-cancer/

08/18/2026

Well? If you are a private well owner, test your well water yearly for contaminants like arsenic and nitrate, which are odorless, tasteless, and not removed by boiling water.

Unlike public water supplies that are routinely tested by the water department, private well owners are responsible for testing their well water themselves. At-home water quality tests may not always be accurate, so collecting a sample to be analyzed by a lab is the best way to determine the safety of your water. Water quality is one piece of the cancer prevention puzzle.

County personnel can help determine possible sources of contaminants by collecting and analyzing your water at no or low cost, trace how they entered the system, and recommend remedial procedures.

Learn more about free or low-cost well testing in Iowa: https://ow.ly/zGyT50ZuS1G

08/18/2026

📢 Davis County Public Health Health Alert: Measles Exposure Locations Identified in Iowa

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has confirmed 12 cases of measles in southern Iowa, with evidence of person-to-person spread. Measles is highly contagious and can spread to anyone who is not immune and is exposed.

Public health officials have identified the following locations where individuals with measles were present while contagious. If you were at any of these locations during the listed times, please monitor for symptoms.

Potential Exposure Locations

📍 Natural Grocers 8650 Hickman Rd., Clive, IA 50325 🗓️ Tuesday, July 28, 2026 ⏰ 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

📍 Vero Health Center 630 S 50th St., West Des Moines, IA 50265 🗓️ Tuesday, July 28, 2026 ⏰ 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

📍 Office Depot 3910 University Ave., West Des Moines, IA 50266 🗓️ Tuesday, July 28, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

📍 Menards 12000 Hickman Rd., Clive, IA 50325 🗓️ Tuesday, July 28, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

📍 Menards 6000 SE 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50320 🗓️ Tuesday, July 28, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

📍 Wells Hometown Drug 208 E. Franklin St., Bloomfield, IA 52537 🗓️ Thursday, July 30, 2026 ⏰ 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

📍 JR Feed and Supply 17599 200th St., Bloomfield, IA 52537 🗓️ Sunday, August 9, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Symptoms of Measles Include: ✅ Fever ✅ Cough ✅ Runny nose ✅ Red or watery eyes ✅ Rash

If you believe you were exposed and develop symptoms, call your healthcare provider or nearest emergency room before arriving and let them know you may have been exposed to measles.

Individuals who are not vaccinated against measles, or who are unsure of their immunity status, should contact their healthcare provider or local public health agency to discuss MMR vaccination.

Davis County Public Health will continue to share updates as information becomes available. Please help us keep our community informed by sharing this post. ❤️🩺

08/11/2026

PATIENTS:
We want to make you aware of a phishing email currently circulating that uses the MyChart name and logo and may appear to be related to a Medicare Advantage or wellness benefit.

Epic has confirmed that these emails are part of a broader phishing campaign and are not legitimate MyChart communications from Epic or from VBCH.
Below is an example of the email that has been reported.

What should you do?
If you or someone you know receive a message like this:
-Do not click any links or buttons in the email.
-Do not provide personal, medical, financial, or insurance information.
-Do not reply to the message.
-Let us know you received one of these messages.
-After reporting it, delete the email.
If you have questions call 319-293-3171.

08/07/2026

VAN BUREN COUNTY CONTRACTORS, HEATING AND COOLING, and MORE
This program is available to all in Van Buren County to add services to your business.

Radon Mitigation and Measurement Scholarships are now available to help cover the cost of training and certification.

If you commit to providing radon services in rural Iowa communities, you may qualify for scholarship funding.

This is a great opportunity to grow your business while helping Iowa families reduce their risk of radon exposure!

Learn more and apply today: https://marionph.org/combat-cancer/

08/07/2026

⛱️Self-Care Virtual Lunch and Learn ⛱️
This session will provide participants with practical self-care strategies to help recharge, reduce stress, and build resilience in everyday life. This program is free of charge and is sponsored by the Van Buren County Extension Council.