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Officials Urging People Not To Swim In The Iowa Great Lakes For Now
June 24, 2024
(Orleans)– This is NOT the time to be going for a swim in the Iowa Great Lakes. Mike Hawkins, a fisheries biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says water quality in the lakes is getting to be a real concern… As of now, officials with the various drinking water systems in the area […]
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Bypasses Of Untreated Wastewater Into The Iowa Great Lakes Continue
June 24, 2024
(Milford)– Bypasses of untreated wastewater continues in all of the Iowa Great Lakes. That word from Steve Anderson, Superintendent of the Iowa Great Lakes Sanitary District… Anderson continues to urge everyone to limit water usage as much as possible… Anderson also says you need to stay away from active bypasses and is urging people to […]
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Dickinson County Secondary Roads System Sustains Major Damage
June 24, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– County roads departments are out assessing damages now that the water has started to recede in some areas. Dickinson County Engineer Cole Budach says what they’re finding is astonishing… He says there’s still water covering roads in lower lying areas and in locations along lakes and rivers… Budach says at least two bridges […]
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ISU Extension Launches Special Hotline For Flood Victims
June 24, 2024
(Primghar)– Residents are assessing the damage after storms and floodwater ravaged much of northwest Iowa. Those struggling to deal with the stress from the devastation can call Iowa Concern for help, 24/7. By calling Iowa Concern at 800-447-1985 for help, you can talk to a person who cares, learn about your legal rights, discuss financial […]
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Two Popular Lakes Area Beaches Are Temporarily Closed
June 24, 2024
(West Okoboji)– Two highly popular beaches in the Iowa Great Lakes have been closed until further notice. The City of Arnolds Park has closed City Beach and the city of West Okoboji has closed Terrace Park Beach until further notice. Officials with both cities say the closures are due to safety concerns over a lot […]
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Spencer Mayor Says They’re Starting To Identify What The Recovery Process Is Going To Be Like
June 24, 2024
(Spencer)– Even though there’s still flooding going on, many residents displaced by floodwater in Spencer are wanting to get back into their homes. Mayor Steve Bomgaars says it could be a little bit though before that can happen, even once the water does recede… He adds department heads are putting together clean-up plans so they […]
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Officials Warn Against Pumping Water Out Of Basements
June 23, 2024
(Spencer)– As the water recedes in some areas, some homeowners will be anxious to get the cleanup process started. Officials say some may be tempted to expedite the process by pumping water out of basements. Mark White, Public Works Director for the city of Spencer, says that could lead to disaster if it’s done too […]
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Hundreds Remain In Shelters In Spencer
June 23, 2024
(Spencer)– The number of shelters housing those displaced by flooding in Spencer has been pared from seven down to two. Sheriffa Jones, who has been overseeing the shelters, says they did that at the advice of state officials. One shelter is in south Spencer, the other is on the north side. They’re located at Pentecostal […]
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State Official: Donate Money, Not Supplies
June 23, 2024
(Des Moines)– State officials are putting out a call to those looking to help out flood victims: donate money, not supplies. John Benson is the Director of Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Services… Benson says they’re in the process of working with local officials in coordinating donation portals for communities that don’t already have them […]
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Iowa Dept. Of Public Safety Assisting Clay County After It’s Communications Center Flooded
June 23, 2024
(Spencer)– The Iowa Department of Public Safety is assisting Clay county with manpower and equipment. At a press conference this (Sun.) afternoon, Commissioner Steven Bayens says the agency Saturday brought in a portable 911 communications center after Clay county’s facility flooded… Bayens says troopers have been busy providing transportation to those who can’t drive and […]
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