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Dustin Kopp is the Editor of The Mountain Echo Newspaper. He can be reached at 573-546-3917 or news@myironcountynews.com.

Health Department Closed Until Next Week

The Iron County Health Department has closed to the general public due to COVID-19. In a press release sent out last Tuesday, Sept. 1, the department would be closed until Sept. 14 due to a staff member testing positive for the virus.   “We feel this is the best option to protect the citizens of…

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Chamber Cancels Luncheon Due to COVID-19

The Arcadia Valley Chamber of Commerce has halted their monthly luncheons for the time being.   Chamber President Ruson Blaty said, “due to the rising COVID-19 cases in our region, the Arcadia Valley Chamber Board has decided to cancel the September chamber luncheon.  The luncheons will be evaluated on a month to month basis.” The chamber…

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Judge Orders New Election

Circuit Judge Kelley Parker ordered a new primary election to be held for the Republican nomination for Iron County Sheriff. A judgement was issued Thursday. The new election will be held Tuesday, Sept. 22. Parker heard testimony late Wednesday afternoon and evening from numerous witnesses brought in by Sheriff Roger Medley’s attorney’s Derrick Good and Natalie…

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Phase II of New Bike Park Introduced

The Shepherd Mountain Bike Park continues to grow on a daily basis in Ironton.  So much has been done in the last few months to make this dream into reality.  Phase II of the new Bike Park on Shepherd Mountain was introduced to the public last week.    The announcement, presented by Chairman of the…

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AV Sports Schedule for 8/26/20 – 9/2/20

Below is the Arcadia Valley sports schedule for 8/26/2020 – 9/2/2020. Date Sport Opponent Location Time 8/27/2020 HSVB Central Jamboree Park Hills 5:30 p.m. 8/28/2020 HSCC North County Bonne Terre 5 p.m. 8/28/2020 HS Fall Baseball East Carter Fall Classic East Carter TBD 9/1/2020 HS Fall Baseball Bismarck Arcadia Valley 4:30 p.m. 9/1/2020 HSCC Arnold…

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Iron County Reports Five New COVID-19 Cases

The Iron County Health Department added five additional cases of COVID-19 on Thursday to the total amount so far in Iron County. There have been 30 positive cases of the virus in the county so far.  Currently, there are 11 active cases. There were no new cases reported on Wednesday.

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McCoy Kelley In Custody

According to an update from the Iron County Sheriff’s Office McCoy Kelley, the individual wanted for the murder of William (Billie) Shy, has turned himself in without incident Wednesday evening.  

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Belleview R-3 Reopening Plan Announced

  The Belleview R-3 reopening plan has been announced. Procedures and protocols outlined within this document are intended to provide Belleview R-III administration and staff with information concerning reopening of the district with COVID-19 as a major issue. The health and safety of all of our students and staff is our priority in all decisions…

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25 Cases of COVID-19 So Far in Iron County

Totals of COVID-19 continue to rise in Iron County. The health department announced on Tuesday that there are now 25 positive cases of the virus that have been identified within Iron County. Currently, there are eight active cases.  17 of the cases of recovered.  Two of the cases had been hospitalized. The health department is…

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