This Week's News

Burlington Jct puts meeting on Facebook

The Burlington Jct City Council gathered April 14 and broadcast their meeting through Facebook to allow the public and press to see their actions. City Secretary Angie Lightner reported revenues are up $15,920 with the Public Water Supply of Nodaway County payments going into reserve for future payments of the water plant debt. The $19,500

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Polk Township firemen aid in food distribution

First Christian Church secretary Lisa Smeltzer, dressed as the Easter Bunny, greeted the car drivers with a free roll of bath tissue while firefighters Matt Johnson and Remington Long carried food items. The First Christian Church is offering a curbside/delivery meal from 5 to 6 pm, Thursdays. The church and The Ministry Center provided most

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Geography with Goudge

“This week’s Covid-19 map, based on the Johns Hopkins (CSSE) data displays the number of deaths in each state divided by the population (deaths per capita). The pattern is very similar to last week’s map. Only seven states are above the national average.  They account for 73% of the deaths.  The New York epicenter is

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Shelter Insurance® gives assistance to communities

The Shelter Insurance Foundation board has allocated $1.5 million to help with crisis relief in the communities Shelter serves. The foundation approved offering a $1,000 donation per agent and $5,000 per regional office to area charities working to respond. Agents may choose which local charity to support and submit their requests to the foundation.

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Support Mosaic caregivers during COVID-19 pandemic

The caregivers at Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville continue to be deeply moved by the outpouring of support shown by the local citizens during this time of struggle. “Now more than ever, we are reminded how wonderful it is to be a part of a community that has always felt like family” said Megan Jennings,

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Mayor issues Fourth Emergency Order

FOURTH EMERGENCY ORDER  WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) Director General  declared the outbreak of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, advising countries to prepare for the containment, detection, isolation and case management, contact training, and prevention of onward spread of disease; and,  WHEREAS, on

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Geography with Goudge

Women’s College Bowling Map, 2020 The per capita production of women collegiate bowlers by hometown is a good example of a regional sport.  In this case, it’s the northeast that dominates. There are 87 NCAA Bowling programs and 745 bowlers.  The National Championship (which includes Div. I, II & III teams) was scheduled to be

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Hospital president shares update

By Nate Blackford, Mosaic Medical Center – Maryville president Consistent with previous messages, this pandemic is unprecedented. Things seem to be changing by the minute and we continue to plan, prepare and adapt for what may come next. In that spirit, below are 10 things I’d like to share with you. 1. COVID-19 Testing: We

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CRHC offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing

If you have a cough, fever, sore throat or have had a COVID-19 exposure, you may meet the criteria for testing. Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC) is now offering drive up COVID-19 testing for patients who have had a televisit with a provider and meet criteria. Those with orders will be scheduled for the convenience

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