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DNR Participates In Numerous Water Rescues During Flood Event
June 27, 2024
(Undated)– The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is being credited for participating in more than 200 water rescues during the flooding in northwest Iowa. Greg Harson is a DNR law enforcement supervisor in northwest Iowa… Harson says it was extremely challenging for rescue crews… He says the situation in Rock Valley was especially troublesome… Harson […]
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IGLSD Requesting Anyone Who Experienced Sewage Backups To Report Them Online
June 27, 2024
(Milford)– If you experienced a sewage backup in your home during the flooding, the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District wants to know about it. Superintendent Steve Anderson says they have established an online link to do that. Anderson says the online reporting system wasn’t available early on in the event. He say several calls were […]
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Flood Victims Being Told To Be On The Lookout For Scammers
June 26, 2024
(Undated)– Flood victims are being told to be extra vigilant for scam artists. Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand says scammers love to operate at the expense of victims of natural disasters… He says there are several warning signs to be on the lookout for… And while it may slow your recovery efforts, Sand says it’s […]
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City Of Milford Announces Disposal Site For Flood Damaged Items
June 26, 2024
(Milford)– Officials with the city of Milford say they’ve established a location where flood debris may be taken. They say a dumpster site has been established at Memorial Park on 17th Street. They add the dumpsters are for the CITY OF MILFORD RESIDENTS ONLY (residing within City Limits) and that the debris must be fully […]
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Some Vital Services Coming Back Online In Spencer
June 26, 2024
(Spencer)– Some vital services are starting to come back online in Spencer as that community continues to recover. A press release from the Mayor’s Office says residents can once again use toilets and showers, adding that all other water usage will be functional by midnight. According to the release, the shelters have now been condensed […]
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Ag Expert: It’s A Growing Season Most Producers Would Just Like To Forget
June 26, 2024
(Lakefield, Mn.)– This growing season is turning out to be one most area producers would just like to forget, given the weather challenges. Jim Nesseth of Extended Ag Services in Lakefield says quite a bit of the top end yield potential for this year’s crop is now gone… Nesseth encourages producers to stay in close […]
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Dickinson County Supervisors Hear Opposition To Re-Zoning Request
June 26, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– A request to re-zone some land at a campground just east of Arnolds Park drew some opposition at Tuesday’s Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting. It would remove an environmentally sensitive classification from Oar’s Campground, instead giving it an A-1 Agricultural designation. A public hearing at Tuesday’s meeting drew concern from Steve Anderson, […]
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Lakeside Lab Analyzing Water Samples From Iowa Great Lakes
June 26, 2024
(Wahpeton)– Crews with Lakeside Lab and the Cooperative Lakes Area Monitoring Program, or CLAMP, are collecting and analyzing water samples from the Iowa Great Lakes. Lakeside Lab Executive Director Mary Skopec outlines some of the results from West Lake Okoboji… Skopec recommends everyone stay out of the lakes for now… Skopec adds they’re seeing extensive […]
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Wahpeton Officials Still Encouraging Limited Water Usage In That City
June 26, 2024
(Wahpeton)– Officials in Wahpeton are still requesting residents limit water usage in parts of that community. City officials tell KUOO news lift stations are still near or over capacity in the canal and Eagle Pointe areas.
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City Of Arnolds Park To Pick Up Flood Damaged Items
June 26, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The City of Arnolds Park will be picking up flood damaged items on Tuesday, July 2. Tags for appliances and furniture are required and can be purchased at City Hall. Place small items into boxes or bags. Items such as carpet, drywall, and lumber must be cut into pieces no longer than 4-feet […]
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