Communities are honoring and remembering those who died while serving our country today as it is Memorial Day. The manner in which people are honoring those who have passed has been altered during the COVID-19 pandemic. People are encouraged to practice social distancing. In observance of the day, many offices, businesses, and services are closed. Also, U.S. Post Offices are closed and no mail will be delivered.

Washington – Memorial Day ceremony cancelled
Riverside – Memorial Day service cancelled
Wellman – 9 a.m. private celebration with honor guard
Ainsworth -.10 a.m. Oregon Township Cemetery flags to be placed and honors presented with social distancing requirements
Kalona – 10 a.m. services with social distancing
Richmond – 10:30 a.m. with social distancing