Hawarden United Foundation Accepting Applications for Additional 2024 Flood Disaster Relief Funds

The Hawarden United Foundation is accepting applications for additional disaster relief funds for individuals and businesses that were affected by the flooding in Hawarden in 2024. The additional funding is […]
Sioux County Engineer Explains B-40 Delays, Provides Summer Road Construction Update

Construction season continues across Sioux County, with the county engineer updating supervisors last Tuesday (June 30) on several major road, bridge and flood recovery projects—including an explanation for why work […]
Hawarden Continues Flood Recovery as FEMA Buyouts and New Housing Move Forward

Recovery from the devastating 2024 floods has not been easy, but the city of Hawarden is moving forward. Hawarden Mayor Larry Gregg was a recent guest on The Daily Grind […]
City of Rock Valley Partners with Dordt University Class for Flood Restoration Planning

The City of Rock Valley is partnering with a Restoration Ecology class at Dordt University to develop a long-term plan for properties on the north side of town that will […]
FEMA Highlights Statewide Flood Funding as Rock Valley Reimbursements Continue

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced more than $62 million in disaster recovery grants awarded across Iowa following the 2024 floods. Included in that statewide total are allocations for […]
Sioux County Radio News Summary for the Week of February 16th

News Headlines used in this week’s summary…. FEMA Funds Approved for Rock Valley & School District Iowa Lakes Bus Crash Investigation & Memorial Scholarship Maurice Resident Sentenced for Illegal Re-Entry […]
USDA Offering Up To $44,000 In Home Repair Grants For Flood-Affected NW IA Homeowners

Northwest Iowa residents who suffered damage during the June 2024 floods and severe storms may now qualify for significant federal assistance.
Six Iowa Cities Hit by 2024 Flooding Await FEMA Decision on Buyouts

Communities in northwest Iowa are waiting for FEMA to approve buyouts for properties that were damaged by flooding in the summer of 2024. Tom Van Maanen, the city administrator in […]