Community News Stories

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…
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Houston County Resource List

1 Houston County Resource List Last updated March 24, 2020 (This list will be updated as much as possible. If…
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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…
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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…
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New State of Iowa COVID-19 Website

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

Rumor Control   Medicare Fraud Iowans can contact Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol for information about scams and to report Fraud.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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Emergency Proclamation Helps Farmers,

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