Positive COVID-19 Cases in Cherry, Holt, Knox, Pierce, Rock, Counties
North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) has been made aware of five additional positive COVID-19 cases in the district.
One case in Cherry County is currently under investigation.
One case in Holt County is due direct contact with a positive case and all close contacts have been contacted and asked to quarantine.
One case in Knox County is due to community spread and all close contacts have been identified and asked to quarantine.
One case in Pierce County is due to community spread and all close contacts have been notified and asked to quarantine.
One case in Rock County is due to community spread and all close contacts have been identified and asked to quarantine.
Case count update as of August 5, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.: 95 Total Cases (TC), 79 Recoveries (R), and 1 Death (D). A reminder that Total Case (TC) numbers are represented first, and of those total cases the number of Recovered (R) persons is represented second, and total case related Deaths (D) is represented third.
Antelope: TC: 19 R: 16, D: 1
Boyd: TC: 1, R: 1
Brown: TC: 0
Cherry: TC: 5 R: 3
Holt: TC: 13 R: 9
Keya Paha: TC: 0
Knox: TC: 36 R: 31
Pierce: TC: 18 R: 17
Rock: TC: 3, R: 2
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, “West Holt School to begin year, COVID plan on website”, “Atkinson selected for Communities for Kids Initiative”, “St. Joseph School to begin”, “Hay Days Clue #3 is given”, “Can Car-A-Van to be Friday", “Blood drive to be held August 19” "Freezer donated" . . . these and so many more! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
Work Will Begin on US-275, From Tilden to Clearwater
Weather permitting, armor coating is scheduled to begin on August 3 on US-275 from Tilden to Clearwater, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.
The work is anticipated to take four days. Traffic will be maintained with a pilot car and flaggers.
Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, " Hay Days Parade entries needed”, “CNEDD awarded CARES Act Funds”, “Chengs perform at Methodist Church”, “Hay Days Clue #2 is given”, " Atkinson Pony team season ends", “ASCC Junior Golf League season ends” . . . these and so many more including baseball, and softball!! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, "Legion Officers sworn in”, “Stuart holds graduation ceremony”, “Rural school closes doors”, “Graphic launches mobile app”, “Hay Days Clue #1 is given” , "Eagle Creek Farms tries something new " . . . these and so many more including baseball, and softball!! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
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Work Will Begin on US-275, From Battle Creek Spur to Neligh
Weather permitting, armor coating will begin July 27 from the US-275/N-121 junction to Neligh, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Traffic will be controlled with a pilot car and flaggers. Anticipated completion is July 31. Motorists are reminded to drive cautiously in and near work zones, to buckle up, and put phones down.
New Website and Mobile App coming!
The website may take a new look for some of you this week as we launch our new website and mobile app.
It will likely cause some disruption for a few days - so email or call if you have any issues.
Look to the paper next week for an update!
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines, "Damaging Winds hit Stuart", “Holt County Fair plans announced”, “Stuart School graduation guidelines announced”, “Food Pantry to be held, Wednesdays”, “Sponsors needed for Hay Days BBQ”, “Monday concert to feature Chengs” Lower Niobrara NRD receives grant from Nebraska Environmental Trust” . . . these and so many more including baseball, and softball!! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines. “Stuart’s 4th of July celebration was downsized, activities still held”, “School Driveway being replaced”, “Hay Days plans continue”, “Holt County Fair plans discussed” these and so many more including baseball, and softball!! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
Veterans Service Officer Ken Stenka will be at the Wheeler County Court House on Monday, July 6th , from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. to discuss veterans claims or medical concerns. Walk-ins are welcome or you can call the Veterans Service Office at 402-336-1200 for more information. Additionally, the Wheeler County Annual Veterans Committee and Budget Meeting will be held the same day and location starting at 6:00 p.m.
Veterans Service Officer Ken Stenka will be at the Country Store in Spencer on Tuesday, July 7th , from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. to discuss veterans claims or medical concerns. Walk-ins are welcome or you can call the Veterans Service Office at 402-336-1200 for more information. Additionally, the Boyd County Annual Veterans Committee and Budget Meeting will be held the same day and location starting at 6:00 p.m.
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines. “Atkinson Area Chamber offers activity”, “Improvements made on fair building”, “City swimming pool opens”, “West Holt Medical Services resumes elective surgeries”, “Atkinson Pony League team wins three”, “Atkinson Head Start is no more”, and so many more!! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
Five Positive COVD-19 Cases, One Recovery, and First COVID-19 Related Death
North Central District Health Department (NCDHD) was made aware of five additional cases and one recovery to report.
Four of the cases are in Knox County, two of these cases are result from direct contact with positive cases and two cases are result from community spread.
All close contacts have been identified and contacted.
Community spread means that the source from the spread of the illness is unknown. Community spread is present throughout the district and residents are encouraged to continue to practice social distancing, wear a mask when social distancing may be difficult, and practice good hand hygiene.
NCDHD was also made aware of one additional recovery for Knox County.
Additionally, North Central District Health Department is saddened to inform the district the fifth case in reporting today is also the first COVID-19 related death in the district.
Through case investigation it was determined the case was an Antelope County male in his 70s and was reported to have underlying health conditions.
Case count update as of June 24, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.: 45 Total Cases (TC), 30 Recoveries (R), and 1 Death (D).
Reminder that Total Case (TC) numbers are represented first, and of those total cases the number of Recovered (R) persons is represented second, and total case related Deaths (D) is represented third.
Antelope: TC: 9 R: 8, D: 1
Boyd: TC: 1, R: 1
Brown: TC: 0
Cherry: TC: 1 R: 1
Holt: TC: 3 R: 1
Keya Paha: TC: 0
Knox: TC: 23 R: 13
Pierce: TC: 7 R: 6
Rock: TC: 1, R: 0
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines. “Rapid flashing beacon light to be installed”, “Blood drive to be at Atkinson KC Hall”, “Hay Days plans continuing”, “Stuart’s 4th of July celebration downsized”, “Two new COVID cases in Holt Co.”, “Rental duplex in Stuart is completed”, and so many more!! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
Get your copy of this week's Atkinson Graphic, available later today, and read the articles that accompany these headlines. “City’s swimming pool to open with restrictions”, “Atkinson Athletic Club is formed”, “NRD Board approves new Irrigated Acres for 2020”, “Baseball season is underway”, “Parade route to go past Parkside”, “Prosecutor changes mind in Good case”, and so many more!! Don't miss out. Subscribe today - In-State is $34.00; Out-of-State is $40.00; or get an E-Edition for $20.00 and read The Graphic on-line anywhere! You can also add the E-Edition for $5.00 if you have a paper subscription!
Application Process Temporarily Paused for Livestock Producer Small Business Stabilization Grants, Application Deadline Extended to July 1
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced a brief pause on the application process for Small Business Stabilization Grants for Livestock Producers. Applications will not be accepted during this pause, which will provide DED necessary time to validate all applicants in a timely manner and avoid potential delays to serving grantees.
Applications will be accepted once again starting Monday, June 22, at 8:00 a.m. CST. To account for the scheduled delay, the application deadline has been extended from June 26 to July 1, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. CST.
Visit https://getnebraskagrowing.nebraska.gov/ in advance of Monday’s application re-opening for instructions on how to apply for a Small Business Stabilization Livestock Producer Grant. Potential applicants are encouraged to review the application guidelines and eligibility requirements, which are also available online, prior to applying.
A funeral service for Daniel Schaaf of Atkinson will be held on Tuesday, June 16 at 11:00 a.m. at Seger Funeral Home in Atkinson. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. until the funeral time. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
The Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce will be meeting on Thursday, June 11 at 12:00 Noon at The Alley. They will be ordering off the menu.
CHANGE OF DATE AND TIME - There will be a drive-through food pantry on Tuesday, June 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the West Holt Health Ministries building in Atkinson.
Everyone is welcome.
If you have any questions call Linda at 402-340-2273.