Snowbirds returning from winter destinations and people who traveled for spring break are reminded that health officials suggest a 14-day social-isolation period during this time of the coronavirus. “What social isolation really means is staying at home and not leaving except for ...
The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors heard an update on the COVID-19 pandemic from Public Health officials, Van Diest Medical Center health care professionals and emergency management Tuesday morning. The briefing was audio streamed on the county website, www.hamiltoncounty.org and ...
The May 9, 2020 Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight is rescheduled for August 22, 2020. The suspension is in response to concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19. All veterans who were scheduled to go on the May 9 flight leaving from the Fort Dodge Regional Airport will be invited to go on ...
Hamilton County Public Health Administrator Shelby Kroona will be dividing her time between Hamilton County and Wright County after the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors approved a sharing agreement with the neighboring county. Chairman Doug Bailey said Tuesday morning the two counties ...
A program to help students get the food they need will continue while schools remain closed, thanks to the partners and volunteers supporting the Webster City Community Schools. Organizers of the Backpack Program have established an emergency distribution site at the Webster City Hy-Vee to ...
Trish Bahrenfuss has grown accustomed to seeing her mom, Mary O'Connor, on a daily basis. But they've had to get creative with their interactions in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. As much as she would like to see her mom, to hold her hand or touch her face, Bahrenfuss ...
Officials with the city of Webster City announced Tuesday morning that there will no disconnection of water or electric services for non-payment until further notice. Effective immediately, the utility office will not mail out late notices or deliver disconnect slips to area customers. ...
Effective Tuesday, March 24, Van Diest Medical Center is increasing visitor restrictions. Hospital officials said for the immediate future, no visitors will be allowed in the hospital inpatient setting. Officials believe the fewer people with whom patients come into contact, the less ...
It's a new take on the idea of drive-in and carry-out, but the Webster City School District is distributing free lunches beginning this week to children ages 18 and younger during the COVID-19 closure of area schools. All children in the district are eligible to receive the USDA approved ...
Iowa health officials announced Sunday that 22 new coronavirus cases had been confirmed in the state of Iowa. That brings the statewide total to 90 cases. In Hamilton County, there have been no positive tests, according to Shelby Kroona, Hamilton County Public Health administrator. ...
The Webster City Community School District will begin offering lunches today for children during the time off from school as part of the coronavirus precautions. Meal pickup will take place Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at both the Webster City Middle School (the main door ...
Smartphones are often an extension of people’s hands, making phones one of the dirtiest items people are likely to come in contact with throughout the day, according to Tony Smith, store manager at U.S. Cellular in Fort Dodge. And as people are being advised to wash their hands regularly ...
The man shot by law enforcement officers after a three-hour hostage negotiation Monday has been named. Darwin Barnett Foy, 35, of Fort Dodge, was identified as the man who barricaded himself inside 109 Apple Street Monday afternoon. An autopsy will be conducted on Foy by the Iowa State ...
The Webster City Area Chamber of Commerce is doing whatever it can to help support the local businesses during this time of uncertainty with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. “I’m constantly checking with the CDC seeing what new things we’re finding out about COVID-19,” said ...
The Webster City School Board approved a resolution Thursday which gives Superintendent Dr. Mandy Ross authority to deal with administrative issues during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. Present were board members Eric Patterson and Rich Stroner. Directors Linda Williams and Marlin Pruismann ...
Wherever there are good people, there are bad people posed to take advantage of them, so Hamilton County Sheriff Doug Timmons has issued a warning to the public of several scams that have been circulating in central Iowa recently. Most of the scams are conducted over the phone and include ...
Just as many area restaurants are transitioning to curbside pick-up and delivery from the usual dining room service, Kendall Young Library has also found a similar way to serve their patrons during the community precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Even though the ...
In order to minimize the risk of exposure and to provide the best care for communities, while protecting the health and well-being of patients and caregivers, Van Diest Medical Center officials announced Wednesday that the facility would be following the most recent updates and ...
The Hamilton County Courthouse and Social Services building are closing, effective today, and Hamilton County Public Health at Shashi Station will close Thursday following action taken yesterday by the board of supervisors. The board met in special session Tuesday afternoon to announce the ...
Area grocery stores are making changes to hours and procedures as the state of Iowa works to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. FAREWAY Beginning Wednesday, March 18, all Fareway stores and meat markets will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The early closure ...