Rock Valley
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Second Flood Death
Rock Valley, IA (KICD) — The police chief of Rock Valley has confirmed the second flood-related death in Northwest Iowa. Monte Warburton says 52-year-old Kyle Kreykes was listed as a missing person over the weekend, and his body was found in the basement of his home where a wall had collapsed on top of him.
Clean-up uncovers uncertainty for northwest Iowa flood victims
President Joe Biden approved a presidential disaster declaration for parts of northwest Iowa after catastrophic flooding. As the major flood threat moved downstream, one of the hardest hit communities focused on clean-up and finding what could be salvaged.
28 more Iowa counties are added to federal aid list after flooding, tornadoes
Governor Kim Reynolds and the administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency surveyed flood damage in Rock Valley, Spencer, and Cherokee on Thursday. They saw homes with foundations caved in by high water levels on the Little Sioux River. Five counties are approved for individual assistance from FEMA under a...
Iowa governor makes appearance in Rock Valley
ROCK VALLEY, IOWA (KELO) — After Rock Valley’s levee failed to hold back the flood waters, the town is trying to see what is and isn’t salvageable. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds made her second appearance in Rock Valley this week, to show the city that she was going to do all she could to help them in their time of need.
Sioux Center school board approves cameras
SIOUX CENTER—The Sioux Center School District Board of Education approved at its Monday meeting a quote for new security cameras, a crucial step as the district seeks a state grant to cover the cost of the upgrades. District technology director Micah Bilby recommended the board accept the $178,820.14 quote...
Canton, South Dakota mayor promises change after residents criticize flood response
Days after a fiery meeting, in Canton residents criticized members of the town's government for their response to the flooding that historic rainfall brought to the area, Mayor Sandi Lundstrom says change is coming. In a message posted on Canton's website, Lundstrom said that officials will "conduct an evaluation of the areas where...
Emergency personnel briefs Reynolds on flooding
HAWARDEN—Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds made her first of five stops Monday in Hawarden to view the destruction from the Big Sioux River. She received updates from city officials on what resources are needed for ongoing help. “There is unbelievable devastation in N’West Iowa,” Reynolds said. “We had the helicopter...
South Dakota dental clinic reopens after flood
A South Dakota dental clinic recently reopened after its office was damaged during severe weather in the state. Various states in the Midwest were impacted by heavy rainfall in recent days. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed an emergency declaration June 22 after severe flooding in the state's Southeastern region.
Rock Rapids Residents Asked To Fill Out Flood Impact And Response Survey
We’ve been asked to share this survey with all Rock Rapids residents. City Chief Operating Officer Micah Freese says their goal is to have a fast response and have surveys in by Tuesday night (7/2) so data can be collected.
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