Over 600 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in Davis County last week.

McClure tells council he will attempt another test April 7

The Davis County Supervisors began to investigate the possibilities Monday morning for doing an asphalt overlay on sections of paved roads that must be maintained by the county.

Superintendent Dan Maeder said the Davis County School District — like many school districts across the nation — is seeing an increased number of students with mental health and behavioral disorders that require therapy.

Davis County Farm Bureau ended its membership year March 31 with 590 members. This is 65 over the goal of 525, and includes 77 new members signed since April 1, 2020.

The Bloomfield Senior Center is sponsoring its annual Chili Supper at the Bloomfield Senior Center from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 10.

Fully vaccinated individuals can travel at low risk to themselves, and do not need to get a COVID-19 test or quarantine after traveling within the U.S., federal health officials said Friday as they unveiled updated travel guidelines.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said Wednesday she expects all Iowa adults will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine beginning April 5.

Davis County Auditor Linda Humphrey provided figures last week showing Davis County’s financial contributions to the Bloomfield Public Library over a 10-year period.

Many Iowa farmers continue to hire at least some of their fieldwork and livestock work to be done by others, and new data from a popular survey provides ranges and averages of what is being paid.

The Davis County Cattlemen will be hosting a Spring Fling Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11 at the Davis County Fairgrounds. A Mini Herford Field Day is scheduled for Saturday and an All Breeds Junior Show for Sunday.

Owning nearly half of the farmland in Iowa, women landowners play an influential role in decisions that impact agriculture and natural resources.

With around 50 million animals raised annually, Iowa is by far the nation’s leading pork producing state. Most of these animals are housed in confinement production facilities.

If you’re looking to start a new business or expand on something you’re already doing, you may be in need of a loan. If so, there are certain steps you can take to help make the process go better and increase your chances of being funded.

Sewing skills may be hard to come by these days, but not for these high school 4-H members. The State 4-H Council pledged their hands to larger service as they gathered in central Iowa for their spring retreat. In partnership with the Iowa Education Services for the Blind and Visually Impair…

The Iowa Department of Education today announced that the state is slated to receive nearly $775 million in federal relief for Pre-K-12 schools through a fund to address costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the global COVID-19 pandemic, many people looked for ways to save money. One way to live a frugal life is to take on more projects. In addition to lawn and garden upkeep and minor home improvements, a number of people may be able to tackle some auto repair and maintenance jobs themselves.

Iowans will no longer need a permit to acquire or carry a handgun under legislation signed Friday by Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Mutchler Center board meeting Monday

The Bloomfield City Council unanimously approved its FY22 budget Thursday night following a heated exchange between three library supporters —Marty and Joe Hudson and Sheila Westegard — and Councilman Matt Cronin over the city’s reduction of $20,000 in library funding.

Davis County School District is one of 13 districts selected as partners in applying for a GEAR UP grant to begin this fall, Iowa College Aid announced last week.

A total of 640 people received COVID-19 vaccine in Davis County last week.

The Davis County Board of Supervisors discussed turning over ownership of the Drakesville Oval to the city of Drakesville at Monday’s board meeting

Twenty-nine DCHS students take IHCC skilled trades courses

Lori King and Junction 63 has signed with Make Welcome Entertainment and are now on the artist roster of the company.

Well-being isn’t something to achieve and check off a bucket list. Instead, it’s a journey that varies with each person. Iowans can find their own way in a new program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.6 percent from the revised January rate of 3.6 percent. The state’s jobless rate was 2.9 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate fell slightly to 6.2 percent in February.

OLLI’s programming at ISU (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Iowa State University) is a lifelong learning program for anyone who is 50+. The courses are offered online through Zoom.

Iowa’s state epidemiologist on Tuesday cited growing evidence that coronavirus vaccines will prevent even those who have COVID-19 but no symptoms from spreading the disease.

On Feb. 20, District Individual Speech contest was held at DCHS. The following competed in the

After cancelling their annual Easter Egg hunt last spring due to the pandemic, the Bloomfield Optimist Club is looking forward to hosting the 2021 egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 3, at the south end of the Bloomfield City Park.