The times are uncertain. Guidelines change from day to day, numbers increase or decrease around us almost hourly. Isolation and quarantine could be right around the corner for anyone. Benefits available for employers, employees and questions continue, the same as bills and financial burdens …

The Monroe County Health Department reports the first death of a Monroe County resident due to COVID-19. The elderly resident tested positive for COVID-19 in August. This case was not travel related.

This week, the state released revised guidance for long-term care facilities in Missouri that choose to establish an Essential Caregiver program and/or resume general visits either inside or outside the facility.

Yesterday, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson both tested positive for COVID-19. The First Lady was tested Wednesday morning after experiencing mild symptoms. Although the Governor was not experiencing any symptoms, he was tested as well and received a positive result. At this…

On August 3, Monroe City R-1 School District Superintendent Tony DeGrave met with Governor Mike Parson to discuss the current issues of how the district has been effected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. The meeting was held in Kirksville at 5 p.m. at the Kirksville Primary School for Northeast Are…

Monroe County Health Department announces three positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  The cases are NOT travel-related and two of the patients are quarantined at home.  One patient is hospitalized.  As of August 4, Monroe County has 7 active cases and 14 recovered cases of COVID-1…

Monroe County Health Department is announcing three additional positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  The cases are NOT travel-related.   The county has 10 recovered cases and a total of 6 active cases of COVID-19 at this time.

Monroe County Health Department is announcing its ninth positive case and four probable cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  These cases are not travel-related and the patients are quarantined at home.  An active probable case is defined as a symptomatic close contact of a confirmed posit…

On July 14, Governor Mike Parson announced $50 million in new grant programs for Missouri businesses.

Monroe County Health Department is announcing its seventh and eighth positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  These cases are not travel-related and the patients are quarantined at home.

Monroe County Health Department is announced its sixth positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as of today July 9.  The case is travel-related and the patient is quarantined at home. The first case was announced on May 25. This is the first travel related case in Monroe County, with th…

Today, Governor Mike Parson signed HB 1768 and HB 2120 extending the Missouri Broadband Grant Program through 2027. 

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and researchers at the University of Missouri – Columbia are collaborating on a statewide project to test domestic wastewater for genetic markers of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.…

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Monroe County Health Department is announcing its fourth and fifth positive cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  These cases are not travel-related and not related to each other.  The patients are quarantined at home.

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the emergency use authorization (EUA) that allowed for chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulfate donated to the Strategic National Stockpile to be used to treat certain hospitalized patients with COVID-19 when a clinical t…

Monroe County Health Department is announcing its third positive case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  The case is NOT travel-related and the patient is quarantined at home.

The Monroe City Food Pantry is receiving a weekly supply of fresh produce to distribute locally. Volunteer Devyn Timbrook shared, “The Food Pantry will offer the fresh produce to all households each week as long as it’s available.” For the past two weeks, the pantry has been able to distribu…

During today’s COVID-19 briefing, Governor Mike Parson announced that Medicaid expansion will be placed on a ballot at the August 4, 2020, primary election.

During yesterday’s COVID-19 briefing, on May 20, Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of a new COVID-19 dashboard containing Missouri-specific data from across the state.

In honor of Missouri’s 2020 graduating seniors, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will illuminate the Missouri Governor’s Mansion on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

Governor Mike Parson has officially announced his plan to reopen Missouri which will put Missouri back to work and restart our economy beginning on Monday, May 4, 2020.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson has signed Executive Order 20-09 which extends the state of emergency through June 15, 2020.  Governor Parson will introduce the reopening order next week, which will take effect on Monday, May 4.

COVID-19 update for April 23: 6,321 positive patients. We are saddened to report we have lost 218 Missourians to COVID-19.

The Board of Aldermen met in a special session on April 16 via social media Zoom at 5 p.m. The meeting was held to address the unfinished business at the previous meeting concerning a utility policy and circumstances for customers who may experience hardships during COVID-19.

As Monroe County and the surrounding counties continue to practice social distancing, the Monroe County Health Department continues to report zero confirmed cases of COVID-19. The two adjoining counties of Shelby and Ralls have had one confirmed case each, which are now recovered.

Utility assistance was the topic of discussion for the Board of Alderman at the April 9 City Council meeting. The meeting was held in regular session via Zoom. The council discussed options for utility customers facing hardships due to reduced income related to COVID-19.

The Ralls County Sheriff’s Office released the following information on April 10.

Monroe City was bumper to bumper on Saturday evening, as community members were “Cruising for a Cause” along the old cruise strip. The Monroe City Food Pantry collected a trailer full of food items and approximately $760 in donations. The event was organized by several community members, who…

Joe and Debbie Timbrook will continue their giving generosity this Easter for many youth, despite the social distancing guidelines. Although they have had to cancel the popular Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, they still made a way to pass out Easter Baskets to the area youth in Monroe City. The …

The Monroe City R-1 Cafeteria staff continue to provide breakfast and lunch to school age children each day Monday-Friday. The meals are passed out curbside. Each vehicle pulls up to the front entrance of the high school and is handed a meal from 10-11 a.m.

The Monroe City Sheltered Workshop remains closed during the COVID-19 health crisis. Manager Connie Thurman stated, “Please do not donate or drop off items at this time.” Thurman shared, recently the workshop has had a lot of donations dropped off in front of their store and are unable to ta…

The following was released by MCPD Chief and Emergency Management Director, Tyler Wheeler.

Building on Missouri’s efforts to control, contain, and combat COVID-19, Governor Mike Parson today issued a statewide “Stay Home Missouri” Order effective beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, April 6, 2020, until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020.

Local businesses increased their precautionary measures over the last few weeks. Stores are asking customers to stand six feet away from each other, with guides on the floor to be followed to allow for social distancing.

In the midst of need and limited supply, several local women have put their sewing skills to work to help provide healthy safe environments for those working on the front lines during the pandemic of COVID-19. Together, JoLynn Yates, Debbie Cook, Antonia Maloney, Debbie Quinn and Charletta W…

The Board of Alderman and City Officials met during a special meeting held via the internet over Zoom to discuss the standing of Arcadia Metalcraft and the pandemic of COVID-19. The council was unable to take any votes for the evening lacking a full quorum. Present for the meeting was Alderm…

Our country is facing a health crisis unlike anything we have ever seen. Americans are understandably concerned about the coronavirus pandemic, but I have no doubt we will rise to this challenge together.

Governor Mike Parson has signed Executive Order 20-06 to begin mobilizing the Missouri National Guard to assist in the state’s COVID-19 response efforts. This will increase the amount of coordination among state government partners in combating the spread of COVID-19.

The Missouri State Public Defender Office recently asked the Missouri Supreme Court to issue an order instructing all local courts to release certain inmates without essential input from the local prosecutors and sheriffs.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took action to help increase the supply of ventilators, ventilator tubing connectors, and ventilator accessories, as well as filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) due to shortages during COVID-19, as part of our commitment to ease burdens on the health …

The Hannibal Regional COVID-19 Hotline is available at (800) 845-7405.  The Hannibal Regional COVID-19 Hotline is available for anyone to call with questions related to COVID-19 and is available 24/7.

Mark Twain Lake - All U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recreation areas, including boat ramps, day use areas and campgrounds at Mark Twain Lake will continue to remain closed.