Northwest Iowa Misses Drought Relief Despite Wet Week Statewide

Much of Iowa received more than twice its normal rainfall during the latest reporting week, but western and Northwest Iowa did not receive enough moisture to improve drought conditions. The […]
Sioux Center 8, Spencer 3

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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 […]
Troopers Urge Safe Driving Ahead of Fourth of July Holiday

As northwest Iowans prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, law enforcement agencies across the state are ramping up patrols as part of a high-visibility enforcement campaign aimed at keeping holiday […]
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 […]
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Lee Greenwood to Headline Veterans Day Concert at Clay County Fair

Country music artist Lee Greenwood will headline a special Veterans Day concert at this year’s Clay County Fair, performing in front of the grandstand on Monday, September 14th. He’ll be […]
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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.