Category: General News
Masking by all parties would reduce risk of student quarantine if exposed to COVID positive person in schools
By Nikki McKim At the end of September, several students at Falls City Public Schools were asked to quarantine after a fellow student tested positive […]
The 1918 “Flu” Pandemic in Richardson Co., A look at the victims and how 1918 compares to Covid-19 in 2020
By Nikki McKim This article is the eighth and final in a series about the 1918 “Spanish Flu,” epidemic that killed millions worldwide. The second […]
The 1918 “flu” pandemic in Richardson Co., numbers start to drop nationally as Falls City looks to Auburn as possible blame for increase in local cases
By Nikki McKim This article is the seventh in an eight part series about the 1918 “flu” epidemic that killed millions worldwide. The year came […]
Community Medical Center announces new 3-D Mammography Machine
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 […]
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 […]