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HARLAN -- The Feed the Children meal program offered by the Harlan Community Schools is going strong. HCS Director of Wellness, Food and Nutrition Ellen Walsh-Rosmann said Tuesday they are serving about 450 meals per day, with 350 of those being delivered to people’s doors. “Our most...
HARLAN – In conjunction with the free meal program for kids being coordinated and offered for the Harlan Community Schools, there is a sharing table of donated items kids/families can grab on their way out. During the grab-n-go meal service, a table is provided with a number of fresh, ready-...
NATION -- The purpose of this FEMA page (https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus-rumor-control) is to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Rumors can easily circulate within communities during a crisis, stay informed with...
STATE -- Governor Reynolds this week announced the launch of a new Iowa Small Business Relief Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program offers eligible small businesses grants ranging from $5,...
STATE -- This week, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that first quarter unemployment tax payments that are due April 30 will be delayed until the end of the 2nd quarter, July 31, 2020. Eligible employers include those employers with 50 or fewer employees. Eligible employers also must be in...
STATE -- Secretary of State Paul Pate is extending the absentee voting period to 40 days for Iowans who choose to vote by mail in the June primary. He is also encouraging Iowans to cast ballots by mail, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This change will allow voters more time to...
COUNTY -- The Shelby County Recorder’s Office is open for business. While the doors to the courthouse remain locked, the office still is available for local residents via calling for an appointment, calling for information or doing business online. The phone number is 712-755-5640, prompt 4...
HARLAN -- Myrtue once again has been named one of the 100 highest-ranked Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This annual award is in its 10th year of honoring rural hospital performance. Myrtue is the only Iowa hospital to receive...
STATE -- On March 21, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Department of Public Health released updated isolation guidance for all Iowans. Residents are asked to self-isolate for 14 days in the following situations: • Travel history anywhere outside of Iowa for vacation or business in the...
HARLAN -- The Harlan Municipal Utilities on Friday, March 20 re-assessed its operational decisions as related to the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO Ken Weber made this statement: “HMU operations continues to comply with federal and state recommendations regarding the coronavirus. “We said in...
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