WC Iowa News

Carroll County hits 19% COVID-19 positive test rate, public health urges caution

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 29, 2020

With a growing percentage of COVID-19 tests returning positive results, Carroll County Public Health is encouraging local residents not to become complacent about coronavirus precautions.

Iowa no longer requires quarantine after COVID-19 exposure if people had on masks

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 18, 2020

New guidelines for COVID-19 exposure risk in Iowa mean that the state will no longer require people to quarantine for two weeks if they are exposed to someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus if both people were wearing a mask.

Greene County schools implement mask mandate

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 24, 2020

The Greene County Community School District has responded to a single confirmed COVID-19 case in the elementary and middle schools with a mandatory mask order for all students and staff in both the elementary and middle school buildings.

City of Jefferson struggles to keep officers due to low pay

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 21, 2020

With a population of 4,000 and a police force of eight officers – including Police Chief Mark Clouse – the City of Jefferson continues to experience an officer shortage related to pay rate with three of the current officers moving to the Greene County Sheriff's Department to become deputies.

Fayette County Community Foundation creates local COVID-19 relief fund

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 8, 2020

The Fayette County Community Foundation has taken steps to offset some of the financial strain placed on the local community by the COVID-19 crisis.