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The following was announced to the media today via the Chicago Tribune Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker plans to issue a “shelter-in-place” order for the entire state starting Saturday, essentially commanding residents to stay in their homes as the officials take drastic measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus, sources told the Tribune. Pritzker is expected to announce the directive at a 3 p.m. Friday news conference along with Chicago Mayor Lori […]

For Immediate Release via Lee County Emergency Management Coordinator Steve Cirinna Businesses and organizations are urged to donate personal protective equipment, or PPE, by contacting their local the county emergency management agency. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging Iowa businesses and organizations to donate extra personal protective equipment to assist health care providers and health care facilities responding to COVID-19. "This an unprecedented public health disaster, and […]

Press Release – March 18, 2020 City of Montrose Announces Closures Due to COVID-19 In accordance with directives and recommendations from Governor Reynolds, the Iowa Department of Public Health, and the Center for Disease Control the City of Montrose effective Wednesday, March 18, will close the Montrose Library, the Ivor Fowler Community Center, and the Montrose Gym until April 13, 2020, at which time the situation will be revaluated or […]

The following statement has been put out by the University of Iowa: Dear members of the UI community, Now that we have received word of community spread in Iowa and Johnson County in particular, the University of Iowa, in coordination with the Board of Regents and the state, is taking additional steps to help mitigate the transmission of COVID-19. The situation has and likely will continue to change quickly, and […]

Federal Program partners with Expensify.org For Assistance to SNAP Families Radio Keokuk has learned of a partnership formed between SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Expensify.org to help families in need at this time. The following information was received from David Barret, President of Expensify: These are unprecedented times, and it's inspiring to see communities rising to the challenge. However, not everyone has the resources to "shelter in place" especially […]

Waterworks to waive March Penalties & Late Fees Greetings Citizens of Keokuk, The Keokuk Municipal Waterworks is closely following the guidance from the CDC and also any state government recommendations. The situation with the virus is constantly changing and we take preparation measures seriously. Below is a list of actions to be taken by the Waterworks in response: Closing of the front lobby to encourage social distancingCanceling late penalties and […]