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May 15

Office to be Closed May 27th for Memorial Day

The public health office will be closed Monday, May 27th, in honor of Memorial Day.

Mar 20

Private Well Stewardship Program April 17th, 2024

What is the Private Well Stewardship Program? An educational program offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in which private well owners learn about the responsibilities and risks of being a private well owner and are connected to additional resources to manage their well. It is a FREE learning session for private well owners. […]

Mar 20

Rabies- What You Need to Know!

What is Rabies? Rabies is a fatal but preventable viral disease. It can spread to people and pets if they are bitten or scratched by a rabid animal. In the United States, rabies is mostly found in wild animals like bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes. However, in many other countries dogs still carry rabies, and […]

Mar 20

**Policy Change for Enviornmental Health Effective March 1, 2024**

Policy Change for Environmental Health- Septic Systems Ringgold County Board of Health has approved a policy change that would require homeowners or property owners to take the same classes required of registered contractors to improve their understanding on how private septic systems work and are maintained if they desire to install their own system. This […]