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NW Iowa Man Presented With Governor’s Life Saving Award

December 19, 2023 Steve Schwaller

(Des Moines)– A northwest Iowa man was presented Monday with a Governor’s Life Saving award during a ceremony at the statehouse in Des Moines. Stephen Bayens, Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety, presented the award to Andrew Krieg of Cylinder…

“On November 28th, 2022, Andrew Krieg of Cylinder was working at a rural Palo Alto county farm when he received a call from a fellow farmhand. His coworker reported seeing smoke coming from the acreage of an elderly neighbor and asked Andrew if he would check it out, given the windy day. Andrew agreed to do so and headed that way. Upon his arrival Andrew observed the home’s entryway was completely engulfed in flames. He quickly tried to get access through a nearby door but found it locked. He then peered inside an adjacent window and could just make out the faint silhouette of a hand inside the smoke-filled room.”

Bayens explained what happened from there…

“Andrew forced his way through the locked door, ventured inside the burning home, battled the thick smoke billowing inside, and located the elderly resident lying on the floor. Andrew quickly carried the man from the burning home to safety. In nominating Andrew for this award, the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office described Andrew as follows: A farmer, a neighbor, and an exceptional human being.”

Krieg also rescued a dog from the burning structure.

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