Several Northwest Iowa communities and businesses are rallying around the families of three teenagers killed in a house fire outside of Granville on Monday.
The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office reported that 16-year-old Kolten Hofmeyer of Alton, 16-year-old Bryleigh Koob, and 17-year-old Ashton Koob died from the injuries they all received in the fire. A fourth victim, an unidentified 16-year-old, remains in critical condition at a hospital burn unit in Minnesota.
Several businesses and organizations have organized fundraisers for the families.
Donation accounts have been set up at American State Bank for the families of the victims. Bank officials say donations need to be directed to a specific family account; there is one for each of the four teenagers. Donations can also be mailed to American State Bank directly at PO Box 167 | Granville, IA 51022
Several area schools have organized fundraisers as well. MMCRU hosted a “Purple-Out” during their home football game on Thursday.
They are asking people to wear purple, one of MOC-Floyd Valley’s school colors, to honor the victims on Friday. The district is also collecting donations during MOC-Floyd Valley’s game against Unity Christian or at the school office to be given to the families.
The Remsen St. Mary’s school district in Le Mars is hosting a “casual day” on Friday in support of the victims’ families. The district is also collecting donations from that community to go directly to the families.
For those looking to support the families, while also supporting a local business, Sippin712, a mobile soda shop, is donating a portion of its sales during September to the victims’ families as well. You can find more information on the business’s Facebook page.
MOC-Floyd Valley High School will have faculty, staff, school resource officers, and pastoral support from local churches for those connected to or affected by the tragedy.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This story is courtesy of media partner KTIV in Sioux City.
