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COUNTY -- Shelby County’s number of COVID-19 cases remains at seven, while testing continues. Myrtue Medical Center reports as of Thursday morning, April 9 that there are seven confirmed cases of coronavirus, with 53 negative cases and six pending. Myrtue Medical Center’s physician, Brian...
COUNTY -- Shelby County officials are working on making face covering masks available for all. Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Executive Director Todd Valline said Tuesday that volunteers have been sewing masks for healthcare workers, making them available for staff at...
COUNTY -- Per the recent CDC recommendation, the Shelby County Public Health Department is strongly urging Shelby County residents to wear a facial covering when out in public. “Please cover your mouth and nose with a mask or doubled up bandana. Please use cotton fabric material for masks...
HARLAN -- Based on guidance received from Shelby County Public Health, Merrill Field will be closed indefinitely. In addition, the Harlan Community Schools says the school tennis courts and playgrounds also are closed until further notice.
STATE -- Iowa State Parks are open for day-use only. The areas of state parks that are still open include: roads and trails; lakes, rivers and streams including shorelines, boat ramps and access points; and open spaces such as grassy areas.Our highest priority is the health and well-being of...
HARLAN -- The Harlan Community Schools grab and go lunch program will not be providing service on Thursday, April 9; Friday, April 10; and Monday, April 13.
SHELBY -- The City of Shelby is starting a donation program for people who have self-isolated in their homes and need groceries and could use some help paying for them. Call City Hall for more details - 712-544-2404 to donate to this program to help neighbors or buy groceries. Drop them off...
ELK HORN -- City of Elk Horn officials are inviting residents to take part in the Bornholm Street Bear Hunt of 2020. Stan and Michelle Jens of Elk Horn posted this on his Facebook page. “Take a slow drive or walk down Bornholm St. ....and see how many bears you can spot. Get out and get some...
HARLAN - The Shelby County Plant Iowa has canceled what would have been their 37th annual tree giveaway this April. Chaired by Doug Svendsen, Harlan, the group has been responsible for the distribution of more than 78,000 trees through its tree give-away program to area schools and parks. ...
ELK HORN -- With the closing of the Museum of Danish America now extended until at least April 30, the annual piano recital that would have taken place on May 2 has been canceled. Stay tuned to the museum’s social media, @danishmuseum, for future updates and live programs.
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