NE Iowa News

Western Iowa officials require residents to wear face masks in public

By James Ledbetter | Nov 5, 2020

Officials in western Iowa have announced that it is now required that residents wear face masks in public due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.

DOE awards universities, higher learning institutions almost $4.4 million

By James Ledbetter | Oct 29, 2020

The Iowa Department of Education awarded a total of 43 higher learning institutions and universities nearly $4.4 million in funds.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa discontinues program due to COVID-19

By James Ledbetter | Aug 5, 2020

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa has plans to discontinue the mentoring program by Monday, Aug. 31.

Fayette County Board of Health strongly discourages mass gatherings

By James Ledbetter | Jul 22, 2020

The Fayette County Board of Health recently released a statement saying that residents must avoid mass public or private gatherings of any kind amid the COVID-19 crisis.

USDA offers aid to farmers who suffered losses due to COVID-19

By James Ledbetter | May 27, 2020

Winneshiek County farmers are being compelled by Winneshiek County Development and Tourism to participate in a new program that is coined the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), according to Decorah News.