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Iowa National Guard helps alleviate effects of historic flooding in Siouxland
By Ariel Pokett,
13 hours ago
SIOUX CITY, Iowa ( KCAU ) — Iowa Air National Guard members with the 185th Air Refueling Wing joined debris cleanup efforts over the weekend in Sioux Rapids.
According to a release , members converged on the small town to help alleviate the effects of the historic flooding in June. Residents expressed appreciation for the members’ efforts.
U.S. Air National Guard Senior Airman Devon Feenstra, a 185th Air Refueling Wing Emergency Manager, operates a skid steer loader to clear debris in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, June 30, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman) Sioux City announces flood recovery funds available for Riverside residents
“That actually brought tears to my eyes,” said local high school teacher Eric Boge. “It’s been helpful and a fast process with all you guys and many hands.”
Along with members from Sioux City’s 185th ARW, 30 members from the Des Moines 132nd Wing visited Sioux Rapids to help with cleanup.
The release specified that Iowa ANG Airmen are working in the affected areas of Woodbury, Cherokee, Ida, and Buena Vista counties.
The Air Guard’s state mission has prepared Debris Removal Teams with specialized personnel and tools to assist in debris cleanup. Additionally, they are working in conjunction with local civil authorities to ensure the safety of the public by cordoning off streets while airmen operate vehicles and equipment.
U.S. Air National Guard Senior Airman Brandon Stender, a 185th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineering Squadron Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance specialist, left, and Senior Airman Nathan Gordon, a 185th Air Refueling Wing Emergency Manager, right, load debris into a skid steer loader bucket Sioux Rapids, Iowa, June 30, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)
“It’s extremely sad seeing all these people’s homes and valuables just destroyed,” Staff Sergeant Seth Stamm with the 185th ARW said. “But helping cleanup is all we can do.”
Deputy Base Civil Engineer Major Daniel Ress with the 185th ARW states that the unit has had no issue getting volunteers to join the effort. The volunteer guard team is expected to be on duty through the holiday week, including on the Fourth of July if necessary.
“They put their plans for the weekend aside,” Ress said. “Maybe even their plans for the holiday aside to come out and help and be here for this community.”
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Marcus Roupe, a 185th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineering Squadron Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance specialist, picks up debris using a skid steer loader in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, June 29, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Aaron Jacobson, a 185th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineering Squadron Pavements and Construction Equipment specialist, picks up debris using a skid steer loader in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, June 29, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Marcus Roupe, a 185th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineering Squadron Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance specialist, directs the loading of equipment onto a flatbed trailer at the 185th ARW in Sioux City Iowa, June 29, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)
U.S. Air National Guard Major Dan Ress, 185th Air Refueling Wing Deputy Base Civil Engineer, briefs 185 ARW Debris Removal Team members about their mission at the at the 185th ARW in Sioux City Iowa, June 29, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)
A U.S. Air National Guard Airman stands over flood debris from a local antiques store in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, June 30, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)
U.S. Air National Guard Staff. Sgt. Derrick Colyer, 185th Air Refueling Wing Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration specialist, dumps debris in a dump truck in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, June 30, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)
U.S. Air National Tech. Sgt. Guard Matthew Fagan, a 185th Air Refueling Wing Production Controller, operates a dump truck in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, June 30, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)
U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Marshall Zumo, a 185th Air Refueling Wing Fire Protection specialist, left, and Senior Airman Nathan Gordon, a 185th Air Refueling Wing Emergency Manager, right, load debris into a skid steer loader bucket Sioux Rapids, Iowa, June 30, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)
U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Seth Stamm, a 185th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineering Squadron Power Production specialist, dumps debris on a dump truck in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, June 30, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)
U.S. Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. David Twohig, 185th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineering Superintendent, operates a skid steer loader to clear debris in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, June 30, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)
U.S. Air National Guard Senior Airman Devon Feenstra, a 185th Air Refueling Wing Emergency Manager, operates a skid steer loader to clear debris in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, June 30, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)
U.S. Air National Guard Staff. Sgt. Derrick Colyer, 185th Air Refueling Wing Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration specialist, dumps debris in a dump truck in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, June 30, 2024. Airmen of the 185th ARW and 132nd Wing were tasked by Iowa National Guard state headquarters to assist in debris cleanup in the wake of historic flooding in Northwest Iowa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylon Chapman)
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