Five more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Sunday, bringing the total number of deaths to 533 people as of 11 a.m.
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Eight more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Saturday, bringing the total number of deaths to 528 people as of 11 a.m.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced a new program Friday aimed at helping Iowans at risk of losing their homes.
Effective Tuesday, June 2, the Jackson County Courthouse, Penrose Annex and Hurstville Interpretive Center will re-open to the public. Until further notice, the Courthouse and Penrose Annex Office hours will be 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; the Hurstville Interpretive Center 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., …
Taxpayers who lost or threw away a pre-paid debit card containing their federal coronavirus relief payment won’t have to pay a replacement fee, U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne’s office said Friday.
Twenty more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Friday, bringing the total number of deaths to 520 people as of 11 a.m.
The City of Bellevue announced today that playgrounds, tennis court/pickle ball courts, basketball courts and Cole Park restrooms & drinking fountain will be opening, effective 6/1/2020. They also announced the decision to not open the Municipal Pool for the 2020 season. Below are the …
The Bellevue Baseball and Softball Association made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 youth season today.
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday that there had been a COVID-19 outbreak among workers at the Tyson Foods plant in Storm Lake, touching off another round of questions about the state’s reporting of business outbreaks.
Thirteen more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Thursday, bringing the total number of deaths to 500 people.
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The torch has been passed on at a longtime Bellevue business as Dale and Marilyn Junk, owners of Tri-State Buildings Corp., have sold their company to longtime employee and company foreman Frank Reisen.
Charges of nepotism have become a campaign issue in the race for Jackson County sheriff.
Tess Nissen’s New York City apartment is between two of the busiest avenues in the East Village. Normally, the neighborhood bustles with taxicabs and delivery trucks, people speeding by on bicycles or jostling shoulder-to-shoulder as they stride along narrow sidewalks.
Iowa fails to meet the World Health Organization’s latest guidelines for reopening businesses and other facilities, Johns Hopkins University reported.
While Archbishop Michael O. Jackels of Dubuque announced May 30-31 for the reopening of Catholic parishes throughout the 30 northeastern counties in Iowa, the Parish Council of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Bellevue has decided not to reopen this weekend, but officials said it may reopen n…
Please mark your calendars as the Marquette Catholic School’s annual Magic of Children event has been moved to Saturday, July 11.
Archbishop Michael O. Jackels of Dubuque has announced the date for the reopening of parishes throughout the 30 northeastern counties in Iowa.
Due to the Covid-19 virus, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in LaMotte has postponed the “Annual Breakfast in the Park” that was originally scheduled for June 14, 2020. At this point in time, no date has been set for rescheduling the event.
Working on a four-day deadline, county supervisors agreed to lend money to the Together We Build committee to cover a financing gap and help apply for a state grant.
Iowa hunters reported harvesting more than 14,600 turkeys during the spring season, which is the highest spring turkey harvest since mandatory harvest reporting began in 2007. The previous high was 12,173 in 2016.
Jackson County Relay for Life will continue as planned July 26, but the format will be different. Relay will retain the “The Greatest Cure on Earth” theme, but participants will drive-through at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Only Relay committee members will be allowed out of their cars.
As of last Wednesday, regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions, we are not allowing any visitors into the facility until further notice. We are following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC 24/7: Saving Lives, Protecting People Guidelines) Precautions. Activities ha…
Gov. Kim Reynolds said Tuesday she will set up a call this week with the Iowa State Fair Board to discuss whether the 2020 Iowa State Fair will proceed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Declaring that Iowa can’t “prioritize” lives over jobs, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday that casinos, racetracks and outdoor concert venues will be allowed to reopen on June 1 after being shuttered for weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thirteen more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths to 471 people.
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In a Facebook post sent out by the City of Bellevue the following information was shared in regards to the Bellevue Municipal Pool and the possibility of it's opening for the 2020 season.
Eight more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Monday, bringing the total number of deaths to 458 people.
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ office announced Sunday that five more deaths of Iowa residents have been confirmed, bringing the total number of deaths to 450 people.
Jackson County reported two new COVID-19 cases Saturday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 11, local health officials reported. The new cases are both people in the 18-to-40 age category. Eight of those reported cases are recovered.
Iowans who are closely watching the state’s COVID-19 website for data on cases in their area will have to take a break over the Memorial Day weekend as the site goes down for maintenance.
Iowans looking for a break from isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic bought far more hunting and fishing licenses than usual, state records show.
If Test Iowa won’t give you an appointment for a COVID-19 test, keep trying the website or just call your doctor.
Jackson County reported a new COVID-19 case Friday afternoon, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to nine. Eight of those reported cases are recovered. The new case is in the 41 to 60 age group.
Sixteen more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Friday, bringing the total number of deaths to 419 people.
The University of Iowa is seeking bids from companies that can produce 10,000 face masks and neck coverings with the logos and colors of the school, the Cedar Rapids Gazette reported.
Iowa schools beginning June 1 will be able to offer classes and activities such as drama and science camps, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Thursday.
Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday announced that any Iowan who wants to be checked for COVID-19 will be able to get a test through Test Iowa.
Twenty more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Thursday, bringing the total number of deaths to 403 people.
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There won’t be packed gymnasiums and churches filled with parents, relatives and friends -- but there will still be plenty of pomp and circumstance, as well as unique recognition for those graduating with the Class of 2020 amid the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic.
With the Covid-19 Pandemic abruptly closing schools in March, many students still have clothes, shoes and other personal belongings in the school buildings here in Bellevue. Students may also have school property they need to drop off, such as laptop computers, textbooks and library books.
The Bellevue Community School District will host its fourth annual “Beyond the Blue” recognition ceremony for former graduates who have achieved significant accomplishments in their lives and careers after graduating from the local school.
Planning a county fair requires a lot of work – and a long checklist – according to Lanny Simpson, Jackson County’s longtime fair manager.
The Bellevue Fire Department last Wednesday responded to a call of the city’s garbage truck on fire. According to city officials, it appears that someone dumped hot ashes or smoldering logs into one of the dumpsters. They say that the emptying of the dumpster and the wind that day may have …
The Bellevue Police Department, along with the Bellevue Ambulance Service had a wild time of it last Tuesday morning.
I am happy to announce that starting 30-31 May 2020, Pentecost Sunday, the parishes in the Archdiocese of Dubuque are able to gather for outreach to the poor, for faith formation programs, and for the public celebration of Mass and Sacraments - Thanks be to God!
On Friday, May 22, movie theaters, zoos, aquariums, museums, wedding reception venues will be able to reopen as long as they follow proper precautions set forth by the Iowa Department of Public Health, Reynolds said.
Iowa state parks will open modern restrooms, shower buildings and cabins starting Friday, May 22 in time for Memorial Day weekend. This means campgrounds will be open for all campers, including RVs, pop-ups and tent camping. Youth group campsites will remain closed.
Sixteen more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Wednesday, bringing the total number of deaths to 383 people.
Bellevue High School and Marquette Catholic will host a joint “Senior Parade” to honor our graduating seniors! On Sunday, May 24th at 3:15 pm, seniors will meet at the BHS parking lot and parade though Bellevue! The route is attached below. We will start and end at the parking lot. Please co…
The annual Jackson County Pro Rodeo, which is usually held the third week in June, has been rescheduled to Sept. 10, 11 and 12 by officials at the Bellevue Horsemen’s Club, where the massive event is held.
Please mark your calendars as the Marquette Catholic School’s annual Magic of Children event has been moved to Saturday, July 11.
The annual Memorial Day ceremony, conducted by Bellevue American Legion Post #273 is cancelled this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Members of Bellevue American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will be operating the Bender’s food stand on Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23. Folks are asked to pick up a meal and support your local post.
Zachary Lawrence Kettmann graduated from the United States Marine Corps in San Diego, CA on October 4, 2019, holding the honor of being a prayer leader for his platoon. Following graduation, he was granted a brief period of time to return to Iowa. He then reported to diesel mechanic school…
Cindy Reimer of Bellevue, Iowa has earned a Bachelor of Science, Nursing degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 178,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997.
Jackson County Relay for Life will continue as planned July 26, but the format will be different.
As of Wednesday (3/11/2020), regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Precautions, we are not allowing any visitors into the facility until further notice. We are following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC 24/7: Saving Lives, Protecting People Guidelines) Precautions. Activi…
Jim and Denise (Dobson) Kruser will celebrate 10 years of marriage on May 29, 2020. Jim Kruser and Denise Dobson were married on May 29, 2010 in Dubuque, Iowa. Jim is a truck driver and Denise works at John Deere. They have two children, Leah and James.
ANNAPOLIS – Gabrielle Tath of St. Donatus, IA successfully completed four years of challenging academic, physical, and professional military training from the U.S. Naval Academy, May 22, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering and a commission as a U.S. Navy Ensign. She is …
The annual Baker Family Reunion will be cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BELLEVUE AND MARQUETTE HIGH SCHOOLS announced their top students recently. Ben Parker of Bellevue High School was named 2020 Valedictorian; while Halle Kilburg of Marquette Catholic was named Valedictorian as well.
The body found washed up on the riverbank in Bellevue a week ago Saturday has still not been officially identified by authorities, but according to reports from the family, who have been posting information online, authorities found a wallet and photo identification belonging to Dan Gessner…
Gov. Kim Reynolds defended state workplace-safety regulators Tuesday and said she is considering adding to the list of businesses that will be allowed to reopen.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Tuesday announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Twelve more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Tuesday, bringing the total number of deaths to 367 people.
Four more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Monday, bringing the total number of deaths to 355 people.
On Saturday, May 16, at approximately 1:32 p.m., the Bellevue Police Department was notified of a deceased body located on the shore of the Mississippi River one mile north of Bellevue in the Riverside Addition. The body was turned over to the Jackson County Medical Examiners Office and will…
Five more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Sunday, bringing the total number of deaths to 351 people.
Ten more Iowans died of COVID-19, the state said Saturday, bringing the total number of deaths to 346 people.
A state lawmaker asked legislative leaders Thursday to convene an oversight panel to review the performance of a contractor hired to expand COVID-19 testing in the state.
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