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Over the last two weeks, Iowa has seen over 52,000 new cases of COVID-19. For many, their symptoms have been mild. However, Gov. Reynolds stated that she feared this has made Iowans complacent and have lost sight of why it was so important to flatten the curve. Five percent of cases require...
As of 8:15 a.m., Tuesday morning, Nov. 17, Iowa has tested 1,114,063 individuals. Of those tested, 921,667 tested negative and 190,579 tested positive. There have been 109,928 individuals who have recovered and 2,023 deaths have been recorded in the state. Numbers by surrounding counties: Winnebago...
Part 2 of a 2-part article “How are area churches adapting to COVID-19.” The first part dealt with how worship was affected; the second part deals with changes in attendance, difficulties experienced, and what has helped pastors continue on in ministry amidst this pandemic.
Part of the...
Voters turned out in record numbers across the nation last week. Both Biden and Trump received more than 70 million votes, beating Obama’s record of 69.5 million votes from 2008. With more than 75 million votes, Biden received the most votes ever cast for a U.S. presidential candidate. This...
Resident woke up to ice covering everything outside Tuesday morning, as a cold front moved through overnight, bringing freezing rain and temperatures. Most of north central and northwest Iowa was under a winter weather advisory, while north of the border was under an ice storm warning and winter...
Because of the commitment to their local community and advocacy for rural issues, the Winnegabo County Farm Bureau has been designated a 2019 Outstanding County Farm Bureau by Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF). In recognition, Winnebago County Farm Bureau President Scott Anderson has earned the...
As of 7:45 a.m., Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, Iowa has tested 1,049,802 individuals. Of those tested, 886,767 tested negative and 161,248 tested positive. There have been 102,887 individuals who have recovered and 1,872 deaths have been recorded in the state. Numbers by surrounding counties: Winnebago...
Due to a staff member’s exposure to a confirmed case of COVID-19, the Graphic office will be closed to the public until Monday, Nov. 23.
If you need to pay a bill or renew a subscription, mail it to PO Box 127, Lake Mills, Iowa 50450. Questions, wish to place an ad, or submit a story idea? Email...
While the men are away with their Big Buck hunting activities, downtown Albert Lea businesses and the Albert Lea Visitors and Convention Bureau will be hosting the second annual “Deer Widows Big Buck Hunt Shopping Event”.
Mark your calendars and plan on shopping downtown Albert Lea, Friday, Nov. 6...
Iowa trappers can expect to find good numbers of furbearers available statewide when the season begins this Saturday, Nov. 7.
“Our coyote numbers remain strong with a stable to slightly decreasing population,” said Vince Evelsizer, furbearer biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural...
