Community News Stories

May 10-16 is National Police Week, 2020
SHERIFF’S OFFICE COUNTY OF VERNON 1320 BAD AXE COURT VIROQUA, WISCONSIN 54665 JOHN B. SPEARS, SHERIFF …

Shellabration 2020 Canceled Due to COVID-19
Shellabration 2020 Canceled Due to COVID-19 Cheap Trick with special guest 38 Special rescheduled for 7/2/2021 Fort Dodge, Iowa After…

COVID 19 Testing at GHS
To provide better access to testing for patients, a COVID-19 drive-up testing site is now available on Gundersen Health System’s La Crosse Campus. …

The Mighty Howard County Fair Cancelled for 2020
Website: www.mhcfair.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/MHCFair HOWARD COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY THOMAS V. BARNES, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Post Office Box 83, Cresco, Iowa 52136…

Gundersen providing limited in-person care May 11, 2020
Gundersen providing limited in-person care Patient and staff safety top priorities at all locations Gundersen Health System is proving…

5/8/20 COVID-19 PARTNER UPDATE
Good afternoon Partners. I wanted to take time to share a few resources with you. As always, continue to…

Allamakee County Emergency Management Agency and AGRISTAR
PRESS RELEASE From: Allamakee County Emergency Management Agency and AGRISTAR The following press release is provided for public dissemination: The…

Pulpit Rock Campground COVID-19 Response May 7, 2020
DATE: May 7, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Pulpit Rock Campground COVID-19 Response PRESS CONTACT: Andy Nimrod (563) 382-4158, parkrec@decorahia.org …

National Hospital Week is May 10-16
May 7, 2020 PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Marx, Marketing Representative 563-387-3020 ●marxm@winmedical.org National Hospital Week…

May 16 – 22, 2020 is National Safe Boating Week.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs May 8, 2020 J. Sullivan, Jr. Public Affairs Officer Prairie du Chien Flotilla…

Barthell O.E.S. Home (Eastern Star) Statement of COVID-19 Testing
Contact: Laurie Kreul Email or Phone: 563-382-8787 On May 6 & 7, 2020, employees and both Nursing Home residents…

FEMA Awards $78 million to Iowa for COVID-19 Response
U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA Region VII 11224 Holmes Road Kansas City, MO 64131 May 7, 2020 RVII COVID-19…

State Veterans Cemeteries to hold virtual Memorial Day program
State Veterans Cemeteries to hold virtual Memorial Day program St. Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs will…

Ernst Calls on USDA to Support Iowa’s Egg Producers
Ernst Calls on USDA to Support Iowa’s Egg Producers WASHINGTON— Following a call with members of the Iowa Poultry…

New Hampton’s Emma Rosonke wins trip to D.C.
New Hampton’s Emma Rosonke wins trip to D.C. Winner of “Living with Energy in Iowa” essay contest highlights MiEnergy…

Gloved hands give false hope of spreading germs and contracting COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people are taking extra precautions to reduce their risk of contracting this virus including wearing gloves…

LANE CLOSURES ON IOWA 9 BETWEEN WAUKON AND LANSING BEGIN MONDAY, MAY 4
LANE CLOSURES ON IOWA 9 BETWEEN WAUKON AND LANSING BEGIN MONDAY, MAY 4 POSTED ON: MAY 01, 2020 NEW HAMPTON,…

“Test Iowa” site opens at Crossroads Mall in Waterloo
“Test Iowa” site opens at Crossroads Mall in Waterloo April 29, 2020 5:45 pm Taylor Vessel Coronavirus, News, Top Stories,…

COVID-19: Frequently-Asked Questions for Reopening Restaurants May 1, 2020
COVID-19: Frequently-Asked Questions for Reopening Restaurants Issued April 28, 2020 Iowa restaurants have a responsibility to take measures to prevent…

Special alert for VA, SSI recipients
Special alert for VA, SSI recipients who don’t file a tax return and have dependents VA, SSI recipients with eligible…

Root River Trail Towns cancels annual 60-Mile Garage Sale 2020
Root River Trail Towns cancels annual 60-Mile Garage Sale Root River Trail Towns was planning its sixth consecutive…

City of Decorah Offering Loading of Compost and Wood Chips on 5/2 and 5/9, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Jeremy Bril, City Engineer, 563-382-2157 City of Decorah Offering Loading of Compost and…

Black Hills Energy Hires Pete Hamell as Director of Operations
Black Hills Energy Hires Pete Hamell as Director of Operations Grimes, Ia.– April 28, 2020 – Black Hills Energy is…

Support local healthcare heroes during national day of giving on May 5, 2020
Support local healthcare heroes during national day of giving on May 5 As the life-threatening COVID-19 pandemic reaches our…

WCD Secures Funding To Support Winneshiek County COVID19 Programs
April 27, 2020 For Immediate Release Re: Winneshiek County Development Secures Funding To Support Winneshiek County COVID19 Programs…

Iowa Gov Reynolds latest proclamation April 27, 2020
https://governor.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Public%20Health%20Proclamation%20-%202020.04.27%20-%20Pt%201.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

A Message from Winneshiek County Veterans Affairs
National Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). Press 1 for Veterans. Free support when in distress, feeling anxious, prevention, confidential and…

Waukon Community Meal will be served Monday (April 27) from 5 to 7 p.m, 2020
The monthly Waukon Community Meal will be served Monday (April 27) from 5 to 7 p.m. The free sack lunches…

Decorah Park-Rec. Summer Registration Temporarily Delayed
DATE: April 24, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Decorah Park-Rec. Summer Registration Temporarily Delayed PRESS CONTACT: Judy Syverson (563) 382-4158, parkrec@decorahia.org…

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation 04/24/2020
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration Fri, 04/24/2020 – 12:45 DES MOINES – Today,…