Atlantic, IA — Officials with the Cass County Health System report they have relocated multiple providers within Atlantic Medical Center in an effort to separate patients who are being tested for COVID-19 from other patients. This specifically includes Suite C of Atlantic Medical Center; OB/GYN providers have been moved out of this area in an effort to protect expectant mothers, who are considered high risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Other providers have also temporarily moved within the facility. The process for checking in remains the same, and nursing staff will still escort patients to the appropriate exam rooms.

Atlantic Medical Center Rapid Care is still operating as usual; AMC Rapid Care patients are seen in a separate hallway from those being tested for COVID-19 testing. All patients who meet the current guidelines for COVID-19 testing are directed to call 712-243-2850 BEFORE coming to any CCHS facility. These patients will be directed to a separate entrance.

Audubon School District Superintendent Eric Trager reports today, “We will be closing school for the next four weeks following the governors recommendations last night. We understand this is an incredible measure to take but don’t really have any choice but to follow recommendations. Announcements concerning meals, e-learning, and other services will follow in the next couple of days when we get more guidance from the state. In the meantime, please continue to check your email and the school’s social media.”

The district joins numerous others across western and southwest Iowa that are heeding the recommendation from Public Health officials and the Governor, to close for up to four weeks, in order to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Creston Police took several reports of theft incidents on Friday. Officials with VanMark Equipment LLC, reported that sometime between March 5th and 12th, a catalytic converter was taken off of a company truck while parked at the business. The device was valued at $2,000. A woman residing in the 500 block of N. Maple Street in Creston told Police Friday, that sometime during the overnight hours of Thursday into Friday morning, her vehicle was broken into while parked on the 500 block of N Maple St. and her wallet was taken. The loss was estimated at $10. Another woman in the same area reported a vehicle break-in and the theft of 15 CD’s, 2 floor mats, and insurance cards. The incident also occurred Thursday night into Friday morning. The items were valued at $175.

A man residing in the same area reported a similar incident of vehicle break-in during the same time frame. The vehicle registration, manual and other miscellaneous items were taken. They were valued at $20.  Another Creston resident reported that sometime Thursday night or early Friday morning, someone got into two vehicles parked outside their residence in the 700 block of N. Spruce Street, and took an 8-pack of Gatorade, along with a camouflage colored backpack containing a Bowling Ball and pair of shoes. The combined loss was estimated at $600.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The daughter of billionaire investor Warren Buffett has been exposed to the new coronavirus and has isolated herself at her Omaha home for two weeks. Susie Buffett told the Omaha World-Herald on Sunday that she feels fine and doesn’t think she’s contracted COVID-19, which is caused by the virus that originated in China. She says she’s not the least bit worried and says she hopes talking about her exposure brings down the fear in other people. She also says she hasn’t been around her 89-year-old father since her exposure last week.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a woman and child have been killed in a Des Moines residential fire. Firefighters sent around 10:45 a.m. Sunday to the duplex found flames coming out of the windows on its north side. The names, ages and other information about the two victims have not been released. No other injuries were reported. The fire cause is being investigated.