Sick day

… school doesn’t have a specific policy regarding when to close for an outbreak, but a discussion with the UnityPoint Health clinic staff in Manson led to this decision. “They thought it might be a good idea to get kids out for the day, get things …

CFI works to expand mental health care with grant

Rural Iowans are far less likely to seek out mental health treatment and even less likely to receive it, according to Children and Families of Iowa. The Messenger reports CFI is one of numerous groups working to expand mental health care in rural areas, and this year received a $36,450 grant to support its telehealth program.