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Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Tuesday health briefing: 11 new cases, 8 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:19pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 that there are 11 new cases and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad county region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,254, with 1,120 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 118 cases remain active.
It's National Voter Registration Day, here's how you can register in minutes to vote in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 10:47amToday in Carson City and beyond, it is National Voter Registration Day.
Did you know that in Nevada, you can register to vote online in only a few minutes, or in-person at the polls?
Carson City Republican candidates to speak at General Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:41amListen to the local candidates running for office at the Carson City Republican General Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24. Our meeting is held at the Carson City Casino Fandango with registration at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starting at 7 p.m. The first 50 are allowed. You can also attend virtually by registering here.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Monday update: 3 new cases, 10 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 6:06pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 that there are three new cases and 10 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,243, with 1,112 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 115 cases remain active.
Volunteers sought for Carson City grant application review
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 4:34pmThe ARW is a citizen workgroup that reviews and recommends grant applications to be funded by the Carso City Community Development Block Grant and Community Support Services Grant programs.
Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days offers free dog and cat adoptions at participating Nevada animal shelters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 10:00amINCLINE VILLAGE — Maddie’s Pet Project of Nevada is proud to announce Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days happening Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday Sept. 27, 2020. Thanks to funding provided by the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, all adoption fees are being waived for dogs and cats at participating animal welfare organizations across Nevada during this event.
Voya Financial honors Carson City teacher with $2K grant for innovative STEM program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 9:06amVoya Financial, Inc., a leading provider of retirement plans for educators, announced Monday that Adrienne Wiggins, a teacher at Empire Elementary School in Carson City, has received a $2,000 grant as part of the company’s 2020 Unsung Heroes awards competition.
Carson City, quad region COVID-19 Sunday briefing: 6 new cases, 19 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 5:26amCarson City Health and Human Service is reporting 6 new cases and 19 recoveries in the Quad-County region on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. This brings the total number of cases to 1,240, with 1,102 recoveries and 16 deaths, 122 cases remain active.
2020 pine nut harvest season begins on Nevada public lands
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 12:38pmThe 2020 pine nut harvest season kicks off on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Both agencies are working together to ensure the public is safely harvesting pine nuts and aware of the regulations.
Carson City School Board to discuss test procedures, security plan, parent dashboard and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 11:10amThe Carson City School Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. The board will take up a number of items, including possible adoption of test procedures and a security plan, a demonstration of the district's parent dashboard and more.
Carson Tahoe to host online discussion on navigating Memory Care
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 9:06amJoin Carson Tahoe and Prestige Care on a discussion about navigating memory care Tues., Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Carson Tahoe invites the community to join a free webinar led by internationally recognized memory care expert David Troxel, MPH.
16th death reported in the Quad County area from COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 6:31pmCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting an additional death due to COVID-19. The individual was a male Lyon County resident in his 80’s with underlying conditions. CCHHS is also reporting eight new cases and six additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region.
Carson City's Nevada Art Alliance 'Autumn Show' features local artists Karen Kreyeski and Maggie Stillwell
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 2:05pmThe Nevada Artist Association is proud to present the 2020 “Autumn Show” and the beautiful works of Featured Artists Karen Kreyeski and Maggie Stillwell.
All the work in these shows is from Nevada Artist Association members. These shows are open to the public through October 23rd.
Statewide ballot questions to be reviewed at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 11:50amSondra Cosgrove, President of the League of Women Voters of Nevada and Professor of History at the College of Southern Nevada, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon. Her presentation, to be teleconferenced via Zoom from Las Vegas, will spotlight the five questions on the November ballot in terms of their history and substance as well as the reasoning behind the League's positions for or against passage.
Carson City Schools to go full-remote Friday due to smoke conditions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 8:44pmDue to the continued and forecasted very unhealthy air quality, all Carson City School District hybrid students will be on a full-remote learning day Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. Students will not attend classes in-person on campus. Staff will receive specific instructions from their site administrator.
Carson City, Quad region COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 23 new cases, 10 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 6:22pmCarson City Health and Human Services reports Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020 that there are 23 new cases and 10 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,217, with 1,072 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 130 cases remain active.
Carson City, Quad county COVID-19 Wednesday health briefing: 9 new cases, 6 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 6:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 that there are nine new cases and six additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,194, with 1,062 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 117 cases remain active.
Carson City private schools adjust to new COVID-19 safety procedures
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 2:44pmWith the 2020-21 school year in full swing, private schools in the Carson City area are adjusting to new COVID-19 health and safety procedures.
League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada to present virtual candidate forums in October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:32pmThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital Branch will present a series of virtual election forums on October 9, 12, 13, and 16 beginning at 6 pm each night.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Tuesday health report: 31 new cases, 8 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 6:27pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 that there are 31 new cases and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,185, with 1,056 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 114 cases remain active.
Carson City Schools to have full-remote learning day Wednesday due to smoke conditions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 4:59pmDue to the continued very unhealthy air quality, all Carson City School District students will again be on a remote learning day on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020.
Soroptimist of Carson City to present Lighthouse Lodge program via Zoom
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 2:03pmSoroptimist International of Carson City invites the public to join our 12 noon, Sept. 23 program meeting via Zoom to hear about a new non-profit in town. Under the non-profit umbrella of The American Tea Mistresses International, fundraising is underway to create Lighthouse Lodge Re-Entry Services for non-violent offenders needing assistance with reintegration into our community after being released from the Carson City Jail or the Nevada State Prison.
Carson City Schools go full-remote Tuesday due to smoke conditions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 6:46amDue to the very unhealthy air quality today, Sept. 15, 2020, all Carson City School District students and staff will be on a remote learning day.
Carson City accepting applications for Ward 3 Board of Supervisors
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 6:51pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is accepting applications from qualified candidates who are interested in appointment to the office of Ward 3 Supervisor by the Board of Supervisors, Pursuant to Art. 2, 2.030(1) of the Carson City Charter.
Carson City, Quad county COVID-19 Monday briefing: 10 new cases, 16 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 6:43pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Sept. 14 that there are 10 new cases and 16 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,154, with 1,048 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 91 cases remain active.
Nevada governor signs emergency regulation to support immunization efforts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 10:13amNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed an emergency regulation on Monday to support widespread immunization efforts to help the State prepare for a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
It's Your City: Carson City spa, wellness director talks about underwater therapy exercise app
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 8:31amIn this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with Starr Nixdorf, director of Paradise Salon Spa and Wellness in Carson City about the AiChi classes in their pool and the app, AbilityFix.com, available soon. The app helps users determine what type exercises to do in any pool to help people using underwater exercise in therapy to help with joint, muscle and relief pain.
Quad-County COVID-19 Update: Ten New Cases and Seven Recoveries brings the total 1,131
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 7:12pmCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting ten new cases and seven additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,131, with 1,009 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 107 cases remain active.
Carson City Sheriff's Office reports 13 area sex offenders in noncompliance with registration
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 3:55pmOn September 10th, 2020 the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division conducted a compliance check for sex offenders whom are required to register their current addresses with this Sheriff’s Office.
Local elections — where politics matters the most of all (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 11:46pmLocal elections — where politics matters the most of all. While the race for president, and maybe certain races in the Senate and House, dominate the news, the fact is that all politics is local and that your local government is the one that affects your life the most. It’s local government that arranges for your basic services, such as water and sewer, trash, and all the utilities.