COUNTY – Iowans still have time to pay their property taxes without penalty and interest under a proclamation that extends the deadline through the end of the month.    Shelby County Treasurer Carolyn Blum said this week that taxes still are considered delinquent if paid after March 31; however, the recently established date to pay without penalty and interest has now been extended to April 30 by Gov.

    STATE – The Iowa Department of Public Health on Friday, April 10 issued a personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage order, which requires providers to work with the health department in extending the use of PPEs in Iowa.    The order applies to health care providers, clinics, hospitals, medical and response agencies, etc. who treat patients and use personal protective equipment.    Iowa Gov.

    HARLAN – Harlan Community Schools has indicated it will continue with its voluntary educational enrichment opportunities for students through the end of April, at which time it will re-assess based on direction from the governor’s office and Iowa Department of Education.    When Iowa Gov.

    DES MOINES -- The Diocese of Des Moines COVID-19 Relief Fund has been established with a two-fold purpose: help individuals and families struggling with COVID-19, and to help the most pressing needs in Catholic parishes and schools in the diocese.

Easter and spring holidays are a traditional time of family gatherings, celebrations and observances. Like many other events and activities, Shelby County Public Health advises residents that these observances should be different this year. “We know many families gather together over Easter and Passover,” said Shelby County Public Health Director Lori Hoch.

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    COUNTY – Shelby Countians will have a multitude of options to celebrate Easter Sunday Services this weekend; albeit not in person, rather, through everything from pre-recorded video and Zoom teleconferencing to live streamed worship.    The Shelby County Ministerial Association reports amazing efforts from local churches and worship centers to provide services for their congregations the past few weeks, and those efforts continue this week

    COUNTY -- Shelby County COAD is offering grocery shopping services for Fareway customers and grocery delivery services for Hy-Vee customers (working on shopping service volunteers as well).  The phone bank can place your orders for Fareway and schedule Hy-Vee deliveries.  The phone bank is open from 6-8 p.m.

HARLAN -- Travel along  south 7th St.

    NEW YORK CITY -- I moved from Iowa to New York City in May 2001, to make a living as a professional trumpet player and teaching artist. I live in a 42-story high-rise apartment building, two blocks from the Empire State Building.    I have 4-5 performances per week, mostly in New York City, New Jersey, and Long Island.

    HARLAN -- When the request went out for help in making masks to help keep healthcare workers safe and healthy at Myrtue Medical Center, volunteers stepped up in a big way. And they are continuing to step up each day using their sewing skills to help others during this COVID-19 pandemic.    “Dr. (Sarah) Devine and I were talking about what could be done to help with the shortage of supplies, especially masks.

    REGIONAL -- As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the day-to-day life of Americans, local financial institutions are doing their best to protect and serve the monetary and health concerns of Shelby Countians and surrounding communities.    The Harlan Newspapers contacted several area banks and our local credit union and all reported that their ongoing changes in customer service during these pandemic times have been met with a great deal of und

    COUNTY -- Shelby County’s number of COVID-19 cases remains at seven, while testing continues.    Myrtue Medical Center reports as of Thursday morning, April 9 that there are seven confirmed cases of coronavirus, with 53 negative cases and six pending.    Myrtue Medical Center’s physician, Brian Anderson, Medical Director of Public Health, emphasizes the importance of community-mindedness by staying vigilant with social practices and hygien

    COUNTY -- Shelby County officials are working on making face covering masks available for all.    Shelby County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Executive Director Todd Valline said Tuesday that volunteers have been sewing masks for healthcare workers, making them available for staff at Myrtue Medical Center.  If the healthcare system has enough, there’s a possibility of making masks available to the general public.    As always, volunte

    COUNTY -- Per the recent CDC recommendation, the Shelby County Public Health Department is strongly urging Shelby County residents to wear a facial covering when out in public.    “Please cover your mouth and nose with a mask or doubled up bandana. Please use cotton fabric material for masks and bandanas. Make sure to wash your hands frequently if you are in multiple public places throughout the day,” officials said.