Category Archives: Local News
Iowa State Patrol Fully Operational, Limits In-Person Access
(Des Moines) As the response to the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, the Iowa State Patrol has announced it is limiting public access to its district headquarter offices to essential busines...
Mar 21, 2020
Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa announced on Saturday March 21st
(Des Moines) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 23 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 68 positive cases. To date, there have been 1,049 neg...
Mar 21, 2020
DHS Issues Updated Childcare Guidance in Response to COVID-19
(Des Moines, Iowa) - The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) issues updated guidance for childcare settings. The updated guidance was developed in close consultation with the Iowa Department of Pu...
Mar 20, 2020
Iowa Governor Addresses COVID-19 Testing Procedures
(Des Moines) Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says testing capabilities have been expanded at the State Hygienic Laboratory. The Governor speaking during a press conference on Friday afternoon says three sh...
Mar 20, 2020
Cass County Board of Supervisors to meet Tuesday; Electronic Access Available
(Atlantic) Electronic access will be available for the Cass County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, March 24th. The link to the meeting is https://zoom.us/j/138870131?pwd=dnRLK2ZjcWQ2SWpMQm0wK...
Mar 20, 2020
CCHS Update: Hours & Services
(Atlantic) Cass County Health System is rapidly adapting to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Every effort is being made to protect the health of patients and staff, while also best utiliz...
Mar 20, 2020
Update on SWIPCO and SWITA Services
(Atlantic) The SWIPCO/SWITA office are open, but outside visitors are limited and many staff are working remotely. Please call ahead and be prepared to conduct as much business as possible either over...
Mar 20, 2020
Audubon School Board to hold Special Session Monday
(Audubon) The Audubon School Board will meet in Special Session Monday evening to approve a resolution regarding Pandemic Response and Emergency Suspension Policy. The Board will also discuss District...
Mar 20, 2020
Additional COVID-19 case in Iowa, Reynolds to holdpress conference at 2:30 p.m.
(Des Moines, AP) The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of one additional positive case of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 45 positive cases. 765 negative tests have been c...
Mar 20, 2020
2020 Tivoli Fest Cancelled
(Elk Horn) The 2020 Tivoli Fest Committee announced it has decided to cancel the annual festival due to the uncertainty posed by the COVID-19 public health emergency. Tivoli Fest is Elk Horn's annual ...
Mar 20, 2020
