The Mills County Sheriff’s Office, Friday, reported that a Red Oak man was arrested Wednesday on drug and weapon charges. Deputies arrested 48-year-old Floyd Raymond Henry for Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver, Concealed Weapon (a gun), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Drug Stamp Criminal Penalties. Bond for Floyd Henry was set at $17,000.

DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Friday, signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another 30 days.  The proclamation extends all the public health mitigation measures currently in place for businesses and other establishments until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2020. This includes the requirements for bars and restaurants to ensure six feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking; to ensure all patrons have a seat at a table or bar and consume alcohol or food while seated; and to limit congregating together closer than six feet. Requirements for social distancing, hygiene, and other public health measures to reduce the risk of transmission also remain in place for gyms, casinos, salons, theaters, and other establishments. 

The proclamation also extends the suspension of weight limits for transportation of agricultural supplies and commodities on state highways for the continued fall harvest.  And it extends many of the previously issued regulatory relief measures necessary to respond to this public health disaster, including those related to healthcare, professional licensure, educational workforce, and expirations of driver’s licenses.  

The proclamation now remains in effect until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2020.  The full proclamation can be read in its entirety, here.

The Harlan Police Department, Friday, issued a reminder to all residents, that they need need to make sure building numbers (address numbers) are on their houses. Harlan City code requires building numbers be visible. Authorities say the numbering is extremely important, for without them, there can be a significant delay in getting emergency services to your house. Fire, Ambulance, and Law Enforcement rely on numbering to get you the quickest emergency services possible. A delay in not being able to locate the correct house has the potential be disastrous.

The Harlan P-D says “It is every homeowner’s responsibility to have the numbers clearly visible from the street. If you are a renter, check your house and contact your landlord if the address numbers are missing.”

Officials with the Guthrie County Public Health Department Friday (Today), confirmed our previous reports with regard to a 14th COVID-19 related death. According to Guthrie County Hospital Public Information Officer Emily McColloch, the person who died was over the age of 80. Guthrie County Public Health Director Jotham Arber says “We want to extend our deepest condolences to the individual’s families.”

Heath officials remind you to take the proper and necessary precautions to keep yourself and your family safe from the Corononavirus.