List of closures, cancellations and postponements
We will keep this list updated as businesses and individuals relate their closures, cancellations, and postponements to us.
Now reopened:
Central States Agency
Community Chapel in Lakota - resuming in-person services on May 10
Road Runners Bar & Grill - open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m., M-F, and 5-9 p.m. Sat.
Squid Willy's Bar & Grill
Weaver's Leather Store
Closures:
Bank Agency Insurance - closed to the public, package drop off available 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Barn - takeout only, limited menu
Bethany Lutheran Church in Thompson – all services and activities canceled
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Buffalo Center – services will be streamed online and recorded. Activities canceled. Easter service will be drive-in style at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 12. Tune your radio to 95.5 FM to hear the service.
The Branding Iron - closed
Buckets Bar & Grill - closed
Buffalo Center City Hall - inner door locked. Use the drop box, or call 562-2505 with questions or to make an appointment.
Buffalo Center Public Library - open for pick up only weekdays from 1-3 p.m.
Buffalo Center Tribune - closed to the public
Congregate Meals in Buffalo Center - delivery and takeout only
Erpelding Voigt & Co - closed to the public
Farm House Kitchen deli at Main Street Market – carry out orders only. Call 641-562-2363 and press (1) for the deli
Farmers Trust & Savings Bank doors closed – please use the drive-thru
First Baptist Church in Buffalo Center - services cancelled in April until further notice
First Congregational Church in Buffalo Center - services will be online and also aired on KIOW 107.3. Activities postponed. Church will be open for Friday Prayer
First Presbyterian Church of Lakota - services canceled for April
First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center - in-person services canceled until mid-May; services on KIOW 107.3, 9:30 a.m.
Steven Johnson, DDS - closed, for emergencies call 507-386-0541
Lakota Public Library - closed, call to pick up books, DVDs and magazines
Next Generation Technologies - doors closed except by appointment
North Iowa Community School – closed
Parish 3/St. John's & Immanuel Lutheran-Worship provided via ZOOM, Sunday, 9:30 a.m.; check Facebook page or church website for link
Rake Pub & Grub - pick-up orders only
Rake Public Library - closed
Ramsey Church, in Titonka, will continue to have a “Drive-In Church Service” at 9:30 a.m. until further notice. Everyone is welcome to attend
St. Patrick's Catholic Church of Buffalo Center - Masses and activities canceled
St. Paul Lutheran Church of Lakota - no worship services for the rest of April
Thompson City Hall - closed, drop box available
Thompson Public Library - closed
Timely Mission Nursing Home – closed to visitors
Titonka Savings Bank doors closed – please use the drive-thru
United Methodist Church of Buffalo Center - closed
Winnebago County offices closed – call to make an appointment
- Limited courthouse access is available through the west elevator entrance
- Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office remains open with limited access
Winter Dental - emergency appointments only, call or text 641-430-9305
Postponements:
Climate Change 101 program hosted by NIACC and the Winnebago County Conservation Board (was April 6)
Buffalo Center Historical Society paper doll program (was March 29)
Farm machinery auction for Paul and Joann Steffensen (was April 4)
Iowa Artists Show originally scheduled for April has been rescheduled to Aug. 15
90th birthday party for LeRoy Weaver (was March 22)
The Buffalo Center Tribune
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Buffalo Center, IA 50424
Phone: 641-562-2606
Fax: 1-800-340-0805
Email: info@buffalocentertribune.com
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