In February, Community Medical Center CEO, Ryan Larsen shared the County Health Rankings and how Richardson County ranked with overall health and wellness. The first […]
Category: General News
The 1918 “flu” pandemic in Richardson County Just keep your flu at home Don’t peddle it around
By Nikki McKim This article is the sixth in an eight part series about the 1918 “flu” epidemic that killed millions worldwide. Christmas was approaching […]
FCPS staff members and student test positive for COVID some students asked to quarantine
On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, The Falls City Public School confirmed one staff members and one student testing positive for COVID-19 within School District 56; […]
Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh Grocery Store to open in old Shopko location
By Nikki McKim The Board of Directors of Downtown Modernization, Inc. announced the sale of the former Falls City Shopko building to Hy-Vee Inc. of […]
The 1918 “flu” pandemic in R.C., Strict quarantine and masks show results as the year ends
By Nikki McKim This article is the fifth in a series about the 1918 “flu” epidemic that killed millions worldwide. Christmas was approaching and a […]
Missouri bridges damaged in Spring 2019 flooding, now open to traffic
Spring flooding along the Missouri River in 2019 caused major damage to roads and bridges in Missouri and Nebraska as well as to the homes […]
The Mask
The Mask Composed by Roger Fisher Several months ago health officials asked us to wear a mask Some gladly accepted then there were those balked […]
The 1918 “Flu” Pandemic in Richardson County False reports and quarantine in Falls City
By Nikki McKim This article is the fourth in a series about the 1918 “flu” epidemic that killed millions worldwide. As the ‘flu’ swept through […]
High school sports back, but with some stipulations
By Brian McKim If you have already or plan to attend local high school sports this fall, things will look a little different from what […]
Several new cases of COVID confirmed in Richardson County in one week(UPDATED)
The Southeast District Health Department (SEDHD) had confirmed nine more cases of COVID-19 in Richardson County bringing the total to sixteen. This information was sent to […]