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Iowa Health & Human Services Bringing Additional Resources To NW Iowa
July 15, 2024
(Spencer)– Additional resources are being brought into the region to assist flood victims with needs for mental health services. Kelly Garcia of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services says they’ve deployed “Disaster Behavioral Health Response Teams” to northwest Iowa. Garcia says as of last week, they had counseled more than 100 people so […]
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Okoboji Man With Extensive Criminal History Is Back Behind Bars
July 15, 2024
(Spirit Lake)– An Okoboji man with an extensive criminal history is back in the Dickinson county jail. According to a criminal complaint filed by the Okoboji Police Department, Wesley Swanson was arrested this past Wednesday evening, July 10th, following an incident in the area of Camp Street and Holiday Way in Okoboji. According to the […]
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Officials Working To Ensure Schools Start On Time In Two Flood-Ravaged Areas Of NW Iowa
July 15, 2024
(Des Moines)– State officials say ensuring schools start on time this fall is a priority. Iowa Department of Education director McKenzie Snow says public school districts in Spencer and Rock Valley and the Rock Valley Christian School are dealing with extensive losses and damage… Snow said some progress has been made, but her agency has […]
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Disaster Food Assistance Being Made Available In Certain Areas Impacted By Flooding
July 15, 2024
(Undated)– Disaster Food Assistance applications are now being taken for residents in a few area counties affected by extreme rainfall and flooding. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is offering the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to residents in Buena Vista, Cherokee, O’Brien, and Woodbury counties due to the recent approval of a […]
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Osceola County Collision Sends Three To The Hospital
July 15, 2024
(Ashton)– Multiple injuries were reported Saturday in a two-vehicle collision near Ashton. Authorities say 41-year-old Allison Behrendsen of Schleswig was driving a 2019 Ford Edge Northbound on County Road L-40 and 65-year-old Barbara Dunaway of Overland Park, Kansas was driving a 2018 Audi westbound on County Road A-34 when the two collided in the intersection. […]
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Flood Debris Pick Up To Take Place Tues. (July 16) In Arnolds Park
July 13, 2024
(Arnolds Park)– The city of Arnolds Park will be picking up flood damaged items this coming Tuesday, July 16th. Residents with flood damaged furniture and appliances may purchase tags for those items at city hall. Carpet, padding, wood and paneling is to be cut into four foot lengths and neatly bundled. Smaller items should be […]
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Fiery Crash Injures Sanborn Woman
July 13, 2024
(Alton)– A fiery crash early Friday on Highway 60 two miles south of Alton injured a Sanborn woman. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says 25-year-old Madison Borden was driving a 2005 Buick northbound when she lost control. The vehicle went into the median and rolled and started on fire. Borden was extricated from the vehicle […]
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Health Experts Warn About Dangers Of Heat-Related Illness
July 12, 2024
(Undated)– Health-care experts are reminding everyone to be careful in the summertime sun. From sunburns and bike safety to water accidents and sports injuries, they remind people that sometimes virtual care is available and reduces the time to see a provider. UnitedHealthcare’s Donna O’Shea says the company provides various tips to staying safe in the […]
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Iowa D.O.T Director Gives Update On That Agency’s Flood Recovery Operations
July 12, 2024
(Spencer)– An agency that’s played a crucial role in the clean-up in Spencer is the Iowa Department of Transportation. Director Scott Marlor says D.O.T crews from throughout the state have been helping out with hauling debris from that city… Marlor added that as part of their flood response, the D.O.T was able to integrate county […]
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