When her academic dream died for the second time in recent months, Iran Carlos packed up her food, her bedding, her household items, and walked beneath two bridges in Washington, D.C., to give everything she had to the homeless.
Franklin County Public Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Franklin County.
The department on Sunday issued a release stating that an individual in the 41 to 60 years old age range tested positive for coronavirus and has been self isolating at home.
Ashley Roberts, Franklin County Public Health Director, reminded citizens to continue to wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds at a time, cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow and to stay home when ill.
Franklin County received much needed help in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Iowa National Guard last Thursday delivered shipments of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be distributed to Franklin General Hospital, Franklin County Public Health, law enforcement entities and more as the county braces for the potential arrival of the virus. The equipment includes masks, gowns, face shields, gloves and other requests ordered by the entities receiving the items.
Work to transform the former Shopko building in Hampton to its new function will begin this week.
HyVee’s corporate office last week announced that construction and renovation on the building to accommodate the new Dollar Fresh store HyVee intends to open this summer will begin this week.
The Dollar Fresh format, which HyVee rolled out in 2018 across Iowa, features a full grocery section, baked goods, produce and a value section. The idea behind the format is to give smaller communities that typically don’t have access to HyVee stores.
Red, white and blue lights cut through a dark, rainy night throughout the area last Thursday.
Fire across the state opened their doors and turned on the lights to their emergency response vehicles for 10 minutes beginning at 7 p.m. The gesture was meant to symbolize hope and unity as emergency responders continue to fight and provide services amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 cases continue to climb in Iowa as the state takes incrementally increasing steps to slow the spread of the pandemic.
As of Sunday, March 29, there have been 336 positive cases of COVID-19 confirmed in the state, more than tripling from the 90 cases from the week prior. Of these cases, 51 people have been hospitalized.
Four Iowan deaths have been attributed to the virus as of Sunday, the first being a Dubuque senior on Tuesday, March 24. Three more deaths were recorded throughout the week, all from people above the age of 60.
In a world filled with recent uncertainty and anxiety due to the COVID-19 outbreak, an unusual bear invasion in Hampton is easing minds and instilling a sense of togetherness.
Hampton resident Denielle Conlon is encouraging fellow residents to participate in the Great Hampton Bear Hunt. All hunters need to participate is a keen eye and a safe, social distancing appropriate way to get around town.
Beginning next Tuesday, travelers on Highway 65 will have to make some adjustments.
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the detour to accommodate bridge reconstruction on Highway 65 through Hampton will go into effect on Tuesday, March 31.
The DOT will work to remove and replace bridges on Highway 65 near the Hampton Cemetery and Harriman Park. Pete Hjelmsted, field services coordinator for the Iowa DOT said these will be full replacement projects, which require an extensive amount of work.
The show must go on. Last week, in order to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds put precautions in place that prohibited large public gatherings in places such as gyms, movie theaters and restaurants.
That measure hit close to home for many area businesses, including Hampton’s Windsor Theatre. While the theater can no longer show movies, for the time being, food service establishments are allowed to offer to carry out and delivery services.
Restaurants in the area are making the best out of a confusing situation.
Last week, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all restaurants and bars be closed to in-house dining due to rising concerns of COVID-19 pandemic and related efforts to prohibit the spread of the virus. Restaurants with the capabilities were permitted to continue to operate, offering take out or delivery services only.
After taking time to regroup and plan, local establishments remained open to continue to serve food for take-out, drive-thru and delivery.
