COVID-19: Changes in Grundy County building access

Grundy County Board chairman Chris Balkema has announced changes in county building access. Grundy County remains open, via phone and email, to assist residents with their needs. In accordance with Governor’s Executive Order 2020-07, the county is modifying its standard practices and procedures to provide essential services and practice social distancing for the protection of the public and its employees. As a result, the following changes are occurring: • The County Administration Building, 1320 Union St., will close to the public today (Thursday, March 19) at 4:30 p.m. and remain closed until further notice. The Highway, Transit and Animal Control buildings are also closed to the public until further notice, as well as the Kendall/Grundy Community Action offices. Staff will continue to provide essential services by conducting business by telephone, USPS or email. Department contact information is available online at www.grundyco.org. • The County Courthouse will remain open. However, most individual offices will continue to provide essential services by conducting business by telephone, USPS or email. Contact information is available at www.grundyco.org. “This situation is very fluid, and we thank you for your patience and understanding as we all address this issue. Please join me in praying for those that are sick and for a solution to quickly stop the virus,” Balkema said.