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COVID is making a comeback in county
Fall may be in the air, but so is COVID-19. The Jo Daviess County Health Department reported on Sept. 9 that the county had a high community level and high community transmission level of COVID. … more
Overwhelmed: Health department reports more than 100 active cases in county
GALENA–The Jo Daviess County Board of Health heard a bleak COVID update from health department staff at the Wednesday, Jan. 5 meeting. According to Lori Stangl, clinician, there were over … more
COVID spike hits schools: JDC Health Dept. reports increase in those 20 and younger
GALENA–Galena, River Ridge and Scales Mound are the latest schools struck by COVID-19 outbreaks. As a result, after announcing a few elementary classses were remote last week, the River … more
COVID outbreaks in SM
SCALES MOUND–The Scales Mound School Board was updated by school nurse Annie Timmerman at the Monday, Nov. 15 meeting about the alarming spike in COVID in the district. Timmerman reported as … more
COVID-19 boosters Nov. 18
GALENA–Jo Daviess County Health Department will be having a booster clinic at Midwest Medical Center on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson will be … more
Another shot in the arm: Health department prepares for booster clinics
GALENA–The Jo Daviess County Health Department is moving forward with plans for booster clinics in the county. “We have done one Pfizer booster clinic and are planning one Moderna … more
Southwestern COVID matrix continues
HAZEL GREEN, Wis.–At its Wednesday, Oct. 27 special meeting, Superintendent John Costello presented the Southwestern School Board with a letter from the Grant County Health Department asking … more
Masks optional for East Dubuque
EAST DUBUQUE–Superintendent TJ Potts shared with the East Dubuque School Board his plans for the return to school for 2021-22 at the Monday, July 26 board meeting. Potts sent a survey to … more
Benton prepares for return to school
BENTON, Wis.–As schools prepare to return for the 2021-22 school year, many questions have been raised by students, parents and community members about what in-person learning will look like … more
Vaccine clinic set for Aug. 5
GALENA–The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Illinois Department of Public Health Vaccination Programs are planning to hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Recreation Park, 1721 … more
Galena School Board talks masks
GALENA–For the time being, members of the Galena School Board seem to be in agreement that masks will be recommended but not required for students and staff during the 2021-22 school year, … more
Masks optional in Stockton School District
STOCKTON–The Stockton School Board talked plans for the upcoming school year and beyond during its meeting on Monday, July 19. As many school districts are still in flux with their return to … more
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