Community News Stories

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet Updated: 4/4/2020
2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fact Sheet Updated: 4/4/2020 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new kind of coronavirus that was…

Postville information April 3, 2020
ALLAMAKEE COUNTY 110 ALLAMAKEE STREET WAUKON, IOWA 52172 3 April 2020 PRESS RELEASE From: Allamakee County Emergency Management Agency, Allamakee…

Information from Local Sheriff’s Offices about Shelter In Place Requirements

DACC will allow Chamber Dollars to be redeemed by any business in Winneshiek County
Effective immediately, the DACC will allow Chamber Dollars to be redeemed by any business in Winneshiek County, regardless of membership…

Delivery. Carry out. Curbside in Decorah!
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The Covid 19 pandemic is bound to impact all of us at some point.
CONTACT: Amy Speed Director of Marketing & Development Guttenberg Municipal Hospital 200 Main St, Guttenberg, IA 52052 563-252-5516 amy.speed@guttenberghospital.org www.guttenberghospital.org…

Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration Thu, 04/02/2020 – 16:00
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration Thu, 04/02/2020 – 16:00 DES MOINES – Today, Gov.…

Alliant Energy partners with Iowa State to create face shields for hospitals
News release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Morgan Hawk (319) 786-4040 morganhawk@alliantenergy.com Alliant Energy partners with Iowa State to create…

Fillmore County Public Health Official Statement
Fillmore County Public Health Official Statement Date: April 2, 2020 11:00 AM Contact: Jessica Erickson, Director of Nursing Phone: …

Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting: Coronavirus News Collaboration Challenge
Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting: Coronavirus News Collaboration Challenge The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is seeking proposals that develop…

ISU Extension and Outreach Office Closed to the Public
ISU Extension and Outreach Office Closed to the Public The ISU Extension and Outreach office in Winneshiek County…

Black Hills Energy Commits $375,000 to COV-19 Community Relief Efforts
Black Hills Energy Commits $375,000 to COV-19 Community Relief Efforts Rapid City, SD– April 1, 2020 – Black Hills…

Vesterheim Museum Extends Temporary Closure Due to COVID-19
Becky Idstrom, Communications and Marketing Manager bidstrom@vesterheim.org • 563-382-9681 For Immediate Release March 30, 2020 Vesterheim Museum Extends…

Explore Decorah throughout the month of April.
DATE: March 31, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Explore Decorah Challenge PRESS CONTACT: Judy Syverson, (563) 382-4158, parkrec@decorahia.org Decorah…

CARES Act Assistance for Small Businesses
CARES Act Assistance for Small Businesses Paycheck Protection Program – The CARES Act establishes the Paycheck Protection Program, a $350…

News from Any Kelleher, Exec Director Main St Lansing
(1) The CARES Act expands the U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, allowing them to offer…

Fillmore County Public Health Official Statement
Fillmore County Public Health Official Statement Date: March 31, 2020 11:00 AM Contact: Jessica Erickson, Director of Nursing Phone: …

owa Small Business Relief Grant Program and Tax Deferral is tomorrow, March 31st at 12:00pm
The deadline for the State of Iowa Small Business Relief Grant Program and Tax Deferral is tomorrow, March 31st at 12:00pm. If…

Small Business Loans
Small Business Loans: · Governor Reynolds has announced the creation of The Iowa Small Business Relief Fund. This provides grants…

Decorah Public Library expanding online materials, programming access
RE: Decorah Public Library expanding online materials, programming access Decorah Public Library closed to the public on Monday March…

Gundersen honors doctors with food pantry donations
Gundersen honors doctors with food pantry donations March 30 is Doctor’s Day. This national day of recognition honors physicians…

COVID-19: Protect Yourself
COVID-19: Protect Yourself By Dr. Michele Dikkers, Clayton County Board of Health Chairperson Coronavirus, Sars-CoV-2 or Covid-19, words,…

Waukon Community Meal March 30, 2020
The monthly Waukon Community Meal will be served today from 5 to 7 p.m. The free sack lunches will be…

Iowa State 4-H office canceled all sheep and goat weigh-ins.
Dear 4-H and FFA Families, On March 26, the Iowa State 4-H office canceled all sheep and goat weigh-ins. The…

Guidance for Iowans to sew homemade masks
Guidance for Iowans to sew homemade masks for healthcare providers March 28, 2020 There is a national shortage of commercially-produced…

Clean Clean Cleaning Tips!
Disinfecting Your Facility if Someone is Sick https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/disinfecting-building-facility.html —————————————————————————————————————————————— Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations for Non-Healthcare…

Houston County Sheriff Provides Rumor Control
***RUMOR CONTROL*** Folks, we would like to take an opportunity to address some rumors regarding COVID 19 pandemic and Governor…

MiEnergy’s Response to COVID 19
As COVID-19 spreads, our top priority at MiEnergy Cooperative is to keep our employees safe in order to continue to…

Crawford County WI COVID 19 Update
This news release will have 5 parts listed below: Donations of N95 Masks requested Is that business essential or…

Allamakee County Public Health COVID 19 Update
For Immediate Release March 27, 2020 Contact: Lisa Moose RN Contact: Sheryl Darling-Mooney RN lmoose@vmhospital.com smooney@vmhospital.com Allamakee County…