Hawarden Receives Nearly $1 Million in FEMA Funding for Flood-Damaged Property Acquisitions
The City of Hawarden has been awarded nearly $1 million in federal funding to acquire properties damaged during the devastating June 2024 floods. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
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 […]
Rock Valley Reaches Major Flood Recovery Milestone With $22.6 Million FEMA Award
Nearly two years after historic flooding devastated the community, Rock Valley officials say a major piece of the city’s long recovery process is finally moving forward. Federal officials have obligated […]
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 […]
Sioux County Radio News Summary for the Week of June 15th
Here are the headlines used in this week’s summary… •RiseFest Breaks Attendance Record in Sheldon •Rock Valley Buyouts Near Finish Line as FEMA Funding Reaches Northwest Iowa •South Dakota Men […]
Lyon County, Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative, Hawarden Receive FEMA Funding for Storm Recovery Projects
Several northwest Iowa entities are set to receive federal disaster recovery funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, including Lyon County, the City of Hawarden, and Northwest Iowa Power Cooperative. […]
Rock Valley Officials say FEMA Buyout Project nearing Final Stages
Rock Valley officials say the city’s long-awaited FEMA home buyout project may finally be nearing the finish line, nearly two years after devastating flooding impacted the community. City leaders provided […]
From 78 to 3: Rock Valley Facing Tight Housing Supply After Flood
Rock Valley is down to just three available residential lots following last year’s devastating flood, as the city looks ahead to its next phase. Speaking on Daily Grind last week, […]
Rock Valley Sets Hearing on Tax Levy Tied to Flood Recovery
The City of Rock Valley will hold a public hearing on April 2nd on its proposed property tax levy, with city leaders citing flood recovery costs as a key factor […]
Rock Valley CSD Superintendent Shares Construction Update
Construction continues on the Rock Valley Community School District’s voter-approved building project, with district officials providing an update on progress, timeline, and changes made following the 2024 flood. Voters approved […]