Winneshiek County ranks eighth in the nation in the rural, high-performing category on U.S. News & World Report's 2020 ratings for the healthiest communities.
Iowa restaurants and retail stores no longer have to limit their occupancy to 50% of capacity, but they are encouraged to maintain social distancing and best safety practices to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
The Black Hawk County COVID-19 Cooperative Disaster Response Fund is granting the Northeast Iowa Food Bank $50,000 as they continue to meet the needs of the community.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has recommended a $15 million boost to the budget of the three state Board of Regents universities in fiscal year 2021, which is $3 million short of the regents' request.