Community News Stories

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…

Wisconsin DATCP “TakeOut” Clarification
Dear valued restaurant operator, The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) wants to provide clarification from the…

Gundersen Health System COVID 19 Website
Gundersen Health System has launched an updated coronavirus disease 2019 website at gundersenhealth.org/covid19/ Here, your readers, viewers and…

Winneshiek county Public Health Covid 19 update 3.19.20
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 563-382-2911 March 19, 2020 1630 pm Contact: Krista Vanden Brink BA, RN Nancy…

Howard County Iowa Business Resource Guide
Howard County Business & Tourism and the Cresco Area Chamber of Commerce has been working with the Governor’s office and IEDA…

School Lunch Options in YOUR Area!
Mabel-Canton Schools- During the school closure related to the COVID-19 VIRUS, FREE cold sack Breakfast and Lunches are available to…

Black Hills Energy Response to Covid-19
Black Hills Energy Continues Focus on Customer and Employee Health and Safety in Response to Covid-19 Grimes, Ia. –…

Kerndt Brothers Bank Information
Drive-up or walk-up window will be open regular hours ATM’s accept deposits and provide cash withdrawals Online and Mobile Banking:…

WMC Elective Care
Effective March 23, 2020, Winneshiek Medical Center is deferring all elective care (care that can wait until later without putting…

WMC Visitor restrictions updates:
Visitor restrictions updates: Visiting hours are from 8:30 am – 8:30 pm for “well” visitors only. Well includes: No fever…

DACC: Buy now. Shop later.
507 W. Water St., Decorah, IA 52101 563.382.3990 Kristina@DecorahAreaChamber.com March 19, 2020 Kristina Wiltgen, Executive Director Buy now. Shop later.…

Winneshiek County Recorders Office
The Winneshiek County Recorder’s office is suspending all passport services until further notice following the lead of the U.S. Department…

Houston County Resource Information
Houston County Resource List Last updated March 19, 2020 (This list will be updated as much as possible. If you…

Howard County Offices Limiting Access to the Public
IN AN ATTEMPT TO MAINTAIN CONTINUITY OF OPERATIONS AND LIMIT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS/COVID‐19. THE HOWARD COUNTY…

Important Information for Small Businesses in Iowa Affected by COVID-19
Winneshiek County Emergency Management 400 Claiborne Drive Decorah, IA 52101 (563) 387-4095 ssnyder@co.winneshiek.ia.us March 18, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Winneshiek…

First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Winneshiek County
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 18, 2020 Contact: Krista Vanden Brink BA, RN Nancy Sacquitne RN, BSN kvandenbrink@winneshiekhealth.org nsacquitne@winneshiekhealth.org…

Winneshiek County Public Health Update
Update Coronavirus Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery…

Winneshiek solar fair UPDATED Info!!!
Own your energy future. Go solar today! The Winneshiek solar fair is no longer happening at the county fairgrounds. Instead visit energydistrict.org/solarfair on…

Vosseteig Funeral Homes Press Release Re: COVID-19
Vosseteig Funeral Homes Press Release Re: COVID-19 For Immediate Release March 18, 2020 Vosseteig Funeral Homes Press Release Re:…