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 Myrtue Medical Center.  If the healthcare system has enough, there’s a possibility of making masks available to the general public.    As always, volunte

    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 and bandanas. Make sure to wash your hands frequently if you are in multiple public places throughout the day,” officials said.

    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.

    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 at the old Shelby City Hall, 419 East Street.  The door is open.    Monetary donations can be sent to City Hall at 417 East Street.

    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.

    HARLAN - The Shelby County Plant Iowa has canceled what would have been their 37th annual tree giveaway this April.

    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.