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Spencer Hospital Tightening Visitor Restrictions
March 19, 2020
Effective tomorrow (Fri.), patients will only be permitted to have someone accompany them to an appointment or visit them while hospitalized under extenuating circumstances.
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Hy-Vee Implementing Additional Precautions Due To COVID-19
March 19, 2020
The grocery chain says that effective Friday, March 20th, customers will NOT be allowed to bring in reusable bags until further notice. Temporary window panels are also being installed at checkouts
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Dickinson Co. Supervisors Vote To Proceed With Courtroom Wiring Project; Approve Purchase Of New Outdoor Digital Sign
March 19, 2020
The Dickinson County Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted to proceed with an audio/visual wiring project in courtroom B.
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Most Court Proceedings In Iowa Are Now On Hold Due To Coronavirus Spread
March 19, 2020
Most court proceedings in Iowa are on hold to prevent the spread of the coronavirus — but county clerk of court offices remain open to deal with legal emergencies.
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Spencer YMCA Continues To Offer Childcare Services
March 19, 2020
While YMCA’s and all similar facilities are shut down due to COVID-19 concerns, Megan (mee-gun) Whitaker of the Spencer YMCA says childcare operations there are continuing
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Most Area Police Departments & Sheriff’s Offices Now Off-Limits To Foot Traffic
March 19, 2020
Most Sheriff’s Offices and Police Departments in the region are now off-limits to foot traffic until further notice to protect staff, officers and deputies from the spread of COVID-19.
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Health Officials: COVID-19 Testing Is Not Required And Not Feasible For Those Returning To Work Following An Illness
March 19, 2020
Healthcare providers and emergency departments at local hospitals say they’ve been contacted by citizens who state they’re being required by their employer to be screened for COVID-19 prior to being permitted to return to work following an illness.
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Iowa Dept. Of Public Health Reports 9 New Cases Of COVID-19 In The State
March 18, 2020
The Iowa Department of Public Health late this (Wed.) afternoon announced nine additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total to 38.
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IDPH Asking Businesses & Organizations To Donate Any Personal Protective Equipment They May Have
March 18, 2020
The Iowa Department of Public Health is urgently asking businesses and organizations to donate any extra personal protective equipment they may have to assist healthcare providers and healthcare facilities responding to COVID-19.
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ILEC Cancels Annual Meeting; Closes Lobby And Outlying Service Centers
March 18, 2020
Officials with Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative announced today (Wed.) their annual meeting that was scheduled for April 4th has been canceled.
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