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STATE -- On Thursday, March 26, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration, suspending elective and nonessential medical and dental procedures, extending and expanding retail business closures, ordering health care facilities and nursing...
COUNTY -- Two additional cases of COVID-19 are confirmed in Shelby County The first confirmed case of COVID-19 was on March 27 in Shelby County. The individual is between 61-80 years old. The second confirmed case is an individual between 61-80 years old. The third confirmed case is an...
STATE -- The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 56 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 336 positive cases. There have been a total of 5,013 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other...
HARLAN – When the local schools shuttered their doors earlier this month due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it created quite a dilemma for local child care services. Should they close as well? Kountry Kids Child Care, one of the two largest Shelby County day care services along with Time for...
HARLAN – Among the hardest hit during this coronavirus pandemic are small businesses. Many have had to close per statewide mandates. Others, such as bars and restaurants, can have no inside seating, and are only allowed to offer carry-out, drive-through or delivery options. Look no further...
HARLAN -- As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hamper the local, national and world economy, one Harlan businessman is doing his best to “spread the kindness” for those currently feeling a financial pinch. Alex Ahrenholtz, owner of Zander Ink, a Harlan-based screen printing...
HARLAN – An awesome idea for teachers to show the love they have for their students with a parade set for Monday was canceled Sunday evening for safety and health concerns. It’s been a couple of weeks since the Harlan Community Schools closed its doors, and guess what? Harlan Community...
HARLAN -- The Iowa National Guard delivered a shipment of supplies and personal protective equipment (PPEs) to Myrtue Medical Center Thursday, March 26. Helping to unload the supplies was Alex Londo (left), Shelby County Emergency Management Director, and a national guardsman. (Photo...
HARLAN -- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the limitations of the number of people in social gatherings, Brett Croghan of Portsmouth and Clare Klein of Harlan have a “new” wedding date. It’s a decision being made by couples nationwide as they come to grips with the uncertainty of the...
The Harlan Golf and Country Club is ready for the golf season, despite the COVID-19 outbreak, as they improvise on the playing field.The holes on each green have been adapted so the ball will sit on top once it enters the hole, thus guests do not need to pull out the flags. Rules changed a year...
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