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Joint Meeting Planned Saturday (6/29) To Consider Breaching Road Over Lower Gar Outlet
June 28, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– What is now an ecological disaster could soon become an economic disaster for the Iowa Great Lakes unless immediate action is taken to lower water levels. That was the message marina and resort operators had today (Fri.) at a meeting of the Dickinson County Emergency Management Commission. Among those delivering that was Rich […]
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Continued Run-Off From Construction Site Drawing Ire Of Okoboji City Officials
June 28, 2024
(Okoboji)– The Okoboji City Council again heard concern at this (Fri.) morning’s special meeting from property owners near the Sherwood Forest Park project. They also addressed the council at a special meeting earlier in the week on the matter. They indicated that there was more silt coming off the site following heavy rain overnight, and […]
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Okoboji City Council Discusses Possible Revisions To Lakeshore Ordinance To Address Bank Collapses
June 28, 2024
(Okoboji)– There was discussion at a special meeting this (Fri.) morning of the Okoboji City Council on possibly revising the city’s lakeshore landscaping ordinance. It comes on the heels of massive landslides into West Lake Okoboji as a result of the recent extreme rains. Some 10 to 15 large bank collapses have occurred within Okoboji […]
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Spencer Schools Say One Of The District’s Buildings Was Heavily Impacted By Flooding
June 28, 2024
(Spencer)– The Superintendent of the Spencer Community School District says they are comitted to starting school on time for students Friday, August 23rd, as scheduled, even though one of its buildings sustained heavy damage in the flood. In an email to district patrons, Superintendent Terry Heman says Lincoln Elementary sustained significant damage and will not […]
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28 Additional Counties Approved For Public Assistance Under the May Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
June 27, 2024
(Des Moines)– Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the approval of twenty-eight (28) additional counties for Public Assistance under the previously approved Major Disaster Declaration, FEMA DR-4784-IA, for Iowa counties where significant damage was sustained from tornados, severe storms, and widespread flooding that occurred between May 20, 2024 – May 31, 2024. Locally, that includes Buena Vista, Clay […]
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SBDC Assisting Small Businesses, Residents In Applying For Disaster Assistance
June 27, 2024
(Spencer)– Small businesses in Clay, Emmet, Lyon, Plymouth and Sioux counties impacted by the flood are eligible for assistance through the Small Business Administration. Larry Wajda, Director of the Small Business Development Center, or SBDC in Spencer, tells KUOO news his office is assisting businesses in those counties with the application process… Wajda says his […]
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DNR: State Park Beaches, Docks & Ramps In Iowa Great Lakes Remain Underwater
June 27, 2024
(Wahpeton)– The Iowa DNR says several state park beaches, docks and ramps in the Iowa Great Lakes remain underwater. The DNR says Gull Point State Park and Campground are closed. The agency says existing campground reservations at Emerson Bay, Elinor Bedell and Marble Beach are still being honored, but new reservations or walk-in camping at […]
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An Estimated 500 Homes In Rock Valley Are Uninhabitable Due To Flood
June 27, 2024
(Rock Valley)– Officials estimate some 1,500 people are displaced and homeless in Rock Valley — unable to return to their homes, as they are destroyed or damaged beyond repair. That’s about 37 percent of Rock Valley’s population. Around 500 homes in that community are now uninhabitable. (Courtesy Community First Broadcasting station KIWA in Sheldon)
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Flood Claims Life Of A Rock Valley Man
June 27, 2024
(Rock Valley)– Flooding in northwest Iowa has claimed a second life. Authorities in Rock Valley say a man died after the foundation of his house failed and a wall caved in on him. 52-year-old Kyle Kreykes of Rock Valley had been reported missing during the flood. Rock Valley Police Chief Monte Warburton he was found […]
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Help Available To Assist Homeowners With Flood Clean-up
June 27, 2024
(Undated)– Emergency Management officials are letting homeowners know that help is available to homeowners for flood clean-up and temporary home repairs. A special number has been established. It’s 1-800-447-1985. Clean-up and repairs include but are not limited to basement clean out, mold remediation, debris removal, chainsaw work and tarping and securing homes. Additional information is […]
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