Lee County
Recent News About Lee County
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Iowa county fairs seek piece of $6 million in COVID-19 relief funding
As events fell to the wayside during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, few were as hard hit as the traditional county fairs.
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Reynolds designates Lee County as a Home Base Iowa community
Gov. Kim Reynolds has designated Lee County as a Home Base Iowa community, bringing attention to the Home Base Iowa Program.
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Lee County continues without mask mandate
The Lee County Sheriff's Department isn't enforcing wearing masks or face coverings, but businesses and organizations in the area are still encouraging customers to wear masks.
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Lee County EDG team members to serve on workforce advisory group
Lee County Economic Development Group President and CEO Dennis Fraise and Economic Development Project Director Dana Millard have both been appointed to be members of Gov. Kim Reynold’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board.
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Iowa leaders look for solutions to save the state's economy from COVID-19
Local leaders in Lee County Iowa are trying to find the delicate balance of protecting the public's health while also engaging in ways to boost the economy as non-essential businesses are shut down and the number of unemployed people continues to go up, due to COVID-19.
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Iowa Auditor of State issues report of problems for Lee County EMS
Iowa Auditor of State released a report on April 10, which revealed issues with Lee County's EMS Ambulance, Inc.
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Lee County creates new crime-fighting task force
Lee County has established a new law enforcement unit to ensure repeat offenders stop committing crimes.
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Meth use in Lee County remains a problem
Meth use remains a problem and concern in Lee County, high-ranking law enforcement officials said.
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Under a new law, 18-year-olds can possess tobacco, but not buy it
New federal tobacco laws have caused some confusion among retailers and buyers.