Webster County is under a Directed Health Measure until at least May 12th * The RCHS Alumni Banquet has been cancelled * Red Cloud Community Schools will be closed until further notice. School buildings are closed to the public and to students through May 31st *City of Red Cloud offices are closed to the public and the Community Center is closed as well until at least May 12th * The National Willa Cather Center is closed and all educational and Opera House programming has been canceled or postponed through the end of May * On the Brix Tasting Room reopened on March 27th but will have limited service options * Webster County Offices will have limited access and the courthouse building will be locked * The Village of Guide Rock offices will be closed to the public indefinitely * Starke Round Barn is closed indefinitely for tours and to drive-by/drop-in visitors * Webster County Community Hospital's ER entrance is locked--please use the main entrance * Webster County Historical Museum is closed indefinitely * The Palace Lounge & Steakhouse will be closed through April 3rd * The Auld Public Library is closed until further notice * Village Pharmacy is open but only doing delivery and curbside pickup

The South Heartland District Health Department area (Webster, Nuckolls, Clay, and Adams Counties in Nebraska) has reported at least 6 positive cases of COVID-19, 3 of which are believed to be community spread. This means that Webster County is under a directed health measure until at least May 12th. A directed health measure means restaurants and bars can only do takeout, curbside or delivery and that there is now an enforceable order limiting gatherings to 10 people or less. As of 6:30pm on Wednesday, April 1st Nebraska has 214 cases and 5 deaths. Kansas has 482 cases and 10 deaths. Kansas is also under a stay at home directive while 41 counties in Nebraska (including Webster) are under a directed health measure. Travel to Red Cloud for anything other than work is not recommended at this time. We will update this page daily.

Due to heightened concerns surrounding COVID-19, the City of Red Cloud is taking precautions to best protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Effective immediately, the City Hall and the Community Center will be closed through at least April 7th.

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Vickie MacMillan

Vickie

MacMillan

Artist

When I came to volunteer at the Cather Foundation, I met Brenda Knehans and Carol Kumke, who taught me how to paint barn quilts. I want to thank the Red Cloud community for giving me a warm welcome each time I visit, and answering my questions about all things Nebraska. Red Cloud is now my second home!

Shannon Ficken

Shannon

Ficken

Visitor and Organizer for B.A.C.A.N. Dog Rescue, Oregon resident (visited with an Ohio resident)

We stayed at Kaley House, ate at The Palace and Subway, bought gas at Olsons, groceries at Hometown Market, and spent a lot of time asking for directions. Everyone we met and everywhere we went we were met with kindness and humor. Red Cloud should be proud of its community and for having a welcoming attitude towards a couple of strangers. Thank you for welcoming us and making us feel at home.

Dena Beck

Dena

Beck

Nebraska Community Foundation

Minden, NE

Favorite Thing About Red Cloud: Small Businesses

I am continually amazed at the rich history of Red Cloud and all the wonderful things in that area. What a gem! I have been involved with economic development for nearly 20 years and to see the progress in Red Cloud warms my heart and solidifies my belief in the amazing things rural communities can do!

Susan Rice

Susan

Rice

Tourist

Nehawka, NE

Favorite Part of Red Cloud: Starke Round Barn

The Starke Round Barn is an awesome accomplishment! Modern buildings just cannot compare. Amazing architecture.

Andrew Wu

Andrew

Student, Fu Jen Catholic University

New Taipei City, Taiwan

Favorite Part of Red Cloud: The Opera House

As a graduate student from Taiwan, the opportunity to attend the Willa Cather Spring Conference was a huge milestone for me in my academic life. Not only did I get a chance to visit and experience both Red Cloud and UNL in person, I was also thrilled to meet and learn from the generous community of Cather scholars. Wonderful events like these not only showcase and celebrate Cather's legacy, they instruct and inspire foreign students like myself.