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Two Additional Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Jones County

Published by admin on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 10:28am

Two additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Jones County. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), the individuals, one in the age range of 18-40 years and one in the age range of 41-60 years, are self-isolating at home.

“We encourage all residents to continue to make prevention a priority,” said Jones County Public Health Director Jenna Lovaas. These actions include:

First Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Jones County

Published by admin on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 9:02am

A case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Jones County. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), the individual, in the age range of 18-40 years, is self-isolating at home.

“While this is Jones County’s first case, it may not be the last, and that’s why we encourage all residents to continue to make prevention a priority,” said Jones County Public Health Director Jenna Lovaas. These actions include:

• Washing hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds each time.

Additional COVID-19 cases in Iowa, 2 additional deaths confirmed

Published by admin on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 10:30am

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 56 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 235 positive cases. There have been a total of 3,740 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.

According to IDPH, two Iowans with COVID-19 passed away last night, one elderly adult (81+ years) from Poweshiek County and one older adult (61-80 years) from Allamakee County. This brings the total COVID-19 deaths in Iowa to three.

Guidance for Business Owners and Employers in Jones County

Published by admin on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 3:07pm

Jones County Public Health urges local business and employers to follow social distancing guidelines in accordance with guidelines issued by local, state, and federal partners in order to prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19.

Employers can implement strategies to limit exposures and prevent the spread of respiratory illness:

• Actively encourage sick employees to stay home

• Emphasize respiratory etiquette (cover coughs and sneezes) and hand hygiene

• Perform routine environmental cleaning

Gov. Reynolds signs additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration, will hold press conference today

Published by admin on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 10:50am

Today, Gov. Reynolds issued an additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration effective immediately providing additional regulatory relief to Iowans impacted by this public health disaster. She will hold a press conference today at 2:00 p.m., details on that are forthcoming.  

The declaration relaxes a number of restrictions and regulations and provides relief from other statutes and state regulations:  

•   Temporarily suspends collection of property taxes and penalties and interest

Redemption center suspends services

Published by admin on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 3:17pm

The Monticello Fire Department will be suspending their can and bottle redemption services until further notice for the safety of their members and as a response to the recent closing of Advancement Services redemption center.

Iowa governor issues public health disaster

Published by admin on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 3:16pm

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, today, Tuesday, March 17, has issued a Public Health Disaster Emergency declaration for the State of Iowa. Effective now (March 17) through March 31:

 

• All restaurants and bars will be closed to the public. Food/beverages can still be sold via carry-out, drive-through, or delivery.

• Fitness centers, health clubs, spas, gyms, aquatic centers are closed

• Theaters and live performance venues are closed.

• Casinos and gaming facilities are closed.

Board tours new middle school

Published by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 9:13am

     A Feb. 12 mini-tour “sneak peek” of the new middle school involved viewing the progress of its construction, but it also touched on potential ideas for what to do with the old middle school once students are out of there for good.

     The tour served as the monthly work session of the Monticello School Board, and board members along with others had their first look at how the building is shaping up.

     “I think you’ll be impressed tonight to see the skeleton of this building,” Superintendent Brian Jaeger said during pre-tour discussion.

State legislation calls for re-rating bridges

Published by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 9:10am

     Despite having roughly 40 of Jones County’s 135 structures re-rated, Secondary Roads has to spend the money to rate every structure again due to new state legislation.

     County Engineer Derek Snead shared the news with the Jones County Supervisors during their Feb. 11 board meeting.

     “It’s to accommodate additional loads with special haul vehicles, which we rarely encounter,” he said. “But to be uniform throughout the state…”

City takes questions on Seventh Street project

Published by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 9:06am

     The City of Monticello is moving forward with an extension of the now-completed N. Sycamore Street project.

     During the Feb. 17 Monticello City Council meeting, the council approved several measures related to the 2020 Seventh Street Project.

     First a public hearing was held regarding the Resolution of Necessity. Notice was published in the Monticello Express and sent to affected property owners who would be assessed for the project.

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