Community News Stories

7 cases of COVID 19 in Allamakee County
Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, Reynolds to hold press conference today Wed, 03/25/2020 – 10:55 DES MOINES – The Iowa…

Winn Co swine weigh-in Cancelled
On March 24, the Winneshiek County Extension and Outreach council made the formal decision to cancel the swine weigh-in originally…

A Message from the Vernon County Sheriff
Wednesday March 25, 2020 Recently Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers released his “Safer at Home Order” to the people Of…

Houston County Resource List
1 Houston County Resource List Last updated March 24, 2020 (This list will be updated as much as possible. If…

Mayo Clinic Health System to temporarily suspend operations at Caledonia Clinic
Mayo Clinic Health System to temporarily suspend operations at Caledonia Clinic to support COVID-19 response. CALEDONIA, Minn. – In light…

Gundersen accepting PPE donations to help keep staff, community safe
March 25, 2020 With the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), health officials have warned that staff in busy…

New State of Iowa COVID-19 Website
New State of Iowa COVID-19 Website https://coronavirus.iowa.gov/

Rumor Control
Rumor Control Medicare Fraud Iowans can contact Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol for information about scams and to report Fraud.…

Iowa Small Business Relief Program
Governor Reynolds Announces COVID-19 Iowa Small Business Relief Program Financial Assistance and Tax Deferral Now Available to Eligible Small Businesses…

Hope In Bloom – Daffodils campaign Suspended
Out of an abundance of caution for the safety and well-being of our staff and volunteers, and with respect to the…

SBA Disaster Assistance Webinars
The SBA’s Iowa District Office will host two Webinars this week to give an overview of assistance available to Iowa…

Gundersen suspends all hospital and clinic visitors
Gundersen suspends all hospital and clinic visitors Gundersen Health System understands the importance of engaging families as part of the…

Isolation Guidance for Iowans
Isolation Guidance for Iowans Updated 03/22/2020 COVID-19 is circulating in Iowa communities and many more Iowans are likely to become…

Oneota Community Co-op Expands Services to Phone and Online Ordering
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: David Lester, General Manager, Oneota Community Food Co-op 563-382-4666, gm@oneotacoop.com Oneota Community Co-op Expands Services to…

Hometown Taxi open for delivery services and essential medical rides only
Decorah, IA—As of Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Hometown Taxi will be open for delivery services and essential medical rides only,…

3rd COVID 19 Case in Allamakee County
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of one additional positive case of Iowans…

Updated Lansing Restaurant Info
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants have been forced to close to the public. Many of them are…

Houston County Public Health
MDH COVID-19 Hotlines are open 7 am – 7 pm. Health questions: 651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903 Community mitigation: (schools, child care,…

LIHEAP EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020
APPLICATIONS FOR IOWA’S LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…

Emergency Proclamation Helps Farmers,
Emergency Proclamation Helps Farmers, Agribusinesses Meet Demand for Food and Supplies DES MOINES, Iowa (March 20, 2020) – Iowa Secretary…

Gundersen moves some clinic appointments to phone
Gundersen moves some clinic appointments to phone Gundersen Health System is changing how it handles some clinic appointments at all locations to…

Luther College extends distance learning period through spring semester
Telephone: (563) 387-1417 Luther College extends distance learning period through spring semester On Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Public Health…

Consider Donating Personal Protect Equipment to Assist in COVID-19 Response
Consider Donating Personal Protect Equipment to Assist in COVID-19 Response Businesses and organizations are urged to donate personal protective equipment,…

Decorah Public Library expands digital materials access
Decorah Public Library expands digital materials access Decorah Public Library staff have been working to expand access to free…

First Coronavirus Cases Identified in Fillmore County
First Coronavirus Cases Identified in Fillmore County The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed two positive cases of coronavirus disease…

Hacker Nelson & Co., P.C response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, Hacker Nelson & Co., P.C. is implementing precautionary procedures to keep you and our employees healthy.…

A Message from the DACC
A Message from the DACC A Message from the DACC The times are uncertain; the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce’s…

Houston County drop sites
March 20, 2020 Due to public health concerns, until further notice, Houston County drop sites will only be accepting bagged…

COVID-19 Update from Clayton County
Press Release Date: March 20, 2020 COVID-19 Update COVID-19 is circulating in Iowa communities and many more Iowans are…

COVID-19: An Update from Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic Deferring Elective Care: To ensure the safest possible environment for our patients and staff and to free up…