Kurt Franje

Habitat for Humanity
Rock Valley Flood Recovery Update Released by City

An end-of-year flood recovery update released this morning on the City of Rock Valley’s website outlines where recovery efforts stand following last year’s historic flooding, with much of the progress […]
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 […]
Rock Valley’s Central Park Now Open Following Construction Project

The City of Rock Valley has reopened Central Park following recent renovations. Speaking with Sioux County Radio, Rock Valley City Administrator Tom Van Maanen discusses the process of launching the […]
Feenstra Secures $1.8M for Rock Valley Flood Repairs

Recovery efforts continue for the Rock Valley Community School District more than a year after last summer’s flood. Congressman Randy Feenstra announced that FEMA has approved $1.8 million in funding […]
Ryan De Kruyf

New Sioux County Emergency Mangement Coordinator
Episode 68 – Disaster Trauma

Dr. Shawn Scholten from Creative Living discusses the trauma that can be created by a natural disaster such as the 2024 flooding in Northwest Iowa.
John Benson

The State’s Role in Disaster Recovery
Tom Van Maanen & Kevin Van Otterloo

Rock Valley 2024 Flood