Ottumwa Pizza Ranch owner reports 50% business drop after measles exposure listing
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services identified Ottumwa’s Pizza Ranch as a potential measles exposure site for August 14, 2026. Owner Curt Hopkins reported a 50% decline in business following the announcement, emphasizing that the restaurant did not cause the illness. State officials confirmed 17 measles cases in Iowa this year, with 13 patients unvaccinated. Health experts urge vaccination to prevent further spread, noting that unvaccinated individuals face a 90% risk of infection.