FEMA Announces More Than $2.4 Million for Northwest Iowa Flood Recovery Projects
Recovery funding connected to the devastating 2024 floods and severe storms continues to reach Northwest Iowa communities, with more than $2.4 million in newly announced FEMA reimbursements and grants headed […]
Severe Weather Awareness Week Takes Place Across Iowa This Week
Iowa is observing Severe Weather Awareness Week from Monday, March 23rd, through Friday, March 27th, as state and local agencies encourage residents to review safety plans ahead of the spring […]
Rock Valley & Rock Valley School District Receive Millions in FEMA Flood Reimbursements
Rock Valley and the Rock Valley Community School District are receiving millions of dollars in FEMA reimbursements nearly 20 months after last year’s flood. According to a February 19th release […]
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 […]
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2024 Hawarden Floods
Board Member Klocke Gives Insight on New Hawarden Foundation
Nearly nine months after severe flooding devasted a number of communities in Northwest Iowa, many are still going through the recovery process including the city of Hawarden. A non-profit in […]
Potential budget boost for Iowa school districts in disaster zones.
A bill moving through the state legislature would provide some budget stability to public school districts in areas hit by last year’s devastating tornadoes and historic flooding. General state spending […]