Stories from Thursday, April 2, 2020

Alta-Aurelia alum Abby Kraemer was enjoying her freshman year at Dordt College and was excelling on the softball field before the cancellation of the season. Kraemer, an animal science major, is one of the millions of college students who have seen their year interrupted by the COVID-19 virus...

Despite the inability to go to a gym or play basketball in the park with a group of friends, people can run to remain in shape, and get much-needed exercise while isolated. Buena Vista Regional Medical Center Fitness Center Manager Evan Franzmeier has some tips on how to start a new regime of running and even preparing for a 5k race...

Storm Lake’s resident Ironman Matt Hanson was able to get back to action last month following an injury suffered last year. However, thanks to the COVID-19 virus pandemic, Hanson has found himself back on the sidelines as he waits for the Ironman competitions to continue...

As of Thursday, April 2, Iowa had 66 new COVID-19 cases, with three new counties reporting cases. No confirmed cases had yet been reported in Buena Vista County. There are now a total of 614 cases in Iowa, in 62 of the 99 counties. A total of 74 are hospitalized, 144 have recovered, 11 have died...

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has officially extended school closures across the state to help slow the potential spread of the novel coronavirus. The governor had recommended on March 15 public schools close their doors for a period of four weeks, and she announced today the recommendation is being extended to April 30. ...