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STATE -- Businesses and organizations are urged to donate personal protective equipment, or PPE, by contacting their local public health department and the county emergency management agency. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging Iowa businesses and organizations to...
REGIONAL – While Shelby County has yet to see a case of COVID-19, individuals who have tested positive are closer to the county. It was reported this week that a second positive case of coronavirus was identified out of Pottawattamie County Friday, and the individual is only 25 miles away...
ELK HORN -- On Thursday, March 19, 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 Danish heritage festival that traditionally occurs over the Memorial...
HARLAN – Grocery stores and other outlets don’t have toilet paper, or when they do, it’s sold out immediately. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, customers are choosing to stock up on toilet paper, leaving shelves at local, state and national retail outlets empty. Walk into any store that...
COUNTY -- The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry will have daily updates available on its Facebook page regarding COVID-19. The update will be posted at 4 p.m. and will provide information for the Shelby County area. The information will then be posted on the Shelby County...
HARLAN - A group of local Harlanites have started a grocery shopping service for those who are elderly or have a chronic or underlying medical condition. Are you unable to grocery shop due to the COVID-19 outbreak? If so, Harlan Helpers is now available locally under the direction of 2017...
HARLAN - Rumors began spreading Wed., March 18 after some quick internet searches resulted in headlines such as “Shelby County confirms fourth case of coronavirus.” They were in Shelby County, Tennessee where the City of Memphis (pop. 651,590) is located and not in Iowa. Please be...
STATE -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is providing this important information about COVID-19 as it relates to public drinking water to provide clarity to the public. The COVID-19 virus has not been detected in drinking water supplies. Based on current evidence, the risk to water...
With the announcement by the Governor's Office on Tuesday, March 17 not allowing dine in meals at restaurants or bars, we decided to quickly reached out to as many restaurants and businesses in Shelby County who offer food and offered them a free ad that appeared in the Thursday, March 19 Harlan...
See attachment for full list of restaurants with their drive-through, carry-out and delivery options.
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Museum of Danish America and its Genealogy Center closed to visitors until at least April 13. The Prairie Landscape Park is open. Staff members continue to work.
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