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Iowa schools grapple with flood damage
CHEROKEE, Iowa — Flood waters have crept into pretty much every aspect of Iowa life, including education. Multiple schools are now grappling with canceled summer programs and damaged buildings. The halls and gym of Rock Valley Christian School are now muddy and warped after holding what a city official...
Senator Grassley Made an Appearance in Spencer this week
Spencer, IA (KICD)—Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley made changes to his 99- county tour to make an appearance in Spencer to hear an update about the flood. Grassley describes what he’s hearing from local officials. Grassley says that government does play a big role in cleanup, but he has...
Senator Ernst Came to Spencer to Address the Effects of the Flooding
Spencer, IA (KICD) — Senator Joni Ernst came to Spencer to address the effects of the flooding to northwest Iowa. Ernst shared a message to the people affected. She also shared how important local leaders are and how they will play a key role in the restoration process. Ernst...
Relief effort started for NW Iowa flood victims
TanTara Transportation Corp. is putting together a relief effort for the Northwest Iowa Flood victims. The following is from the TanTara Transportation Corp. Facebook page. “By now most of you have seen images of the floods that have devastated our fellow Iowans in the North Western part of our state. After seeing it with our own eyes this week, many people have completely LOST THEIR HOMES and it is clear that they need our help!
Spencer Mayor Shares Information on Electrical Issues
Spencer, IA (KICD) — The Spencer Code Department, Spencer Municipal Utilities, and Black Hills have put out a joint statement on electrical service that was touched by flood water. Spencer Mayor Steve Bomgaars gave some information regarding the daily flood update during the County Officials Update on air this...
Emergency Clinics are Being Set Up Around Spencer
Spencer, IA (KICD) — The Spencer Hospital has a Quick Care Clinic in the Avera Medical Group Spencer Clinic located at 101 E 10th Street. They have reopened with normal business hours, schedule an appointment by calling 712-264-3500. Tetanus shots are available at a walk-in location at Entrance B...
Circled 'X' denotes house occupancy, entry issues
The Spencer Daily Reporter staff writer Nick Lowrey just reported Spencer Fire Chief Jesse Coulson indicated the department is moving through Spencer marking homes unsafe to occupy or enter with a large, red, circled "X.'
Grassley “enthused” by accounts of neighbors helping neighbors through flood
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley met with local officials in Spencer on June 26 to discuss ongoing flood relief and recovery efforts following the deadly, devastating June 22 flood. Grassley said he was enthused to hear how the Spencer community had pulled together in the face of tragedy. He said all...
Illinois man dies after being swept away in flood waters
Clay County, Iowa (KEYC) – On Saturday June 22, the Clay County Communication Center received a call of a Red Ford F-150 attempting to cross rapid flood waters on 240th Ave in the 3400 mile. It was reported that the vehicle was occupied by a single male occupant, William...
New Iowa law to reform how traffic camera ticket revenue is used
PRAIRIE CITY, Iowa (KCCI) - Cities in Iowa are figuring out where to spend their money as a new law is set to reform how traffic camera revenue is used. The law will go into effect in July, and it requires cities to only use revenue from traffic cameras for first responders and infrastructure improvement projects.
Clouds increase tonight ahead of storm chance
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Clouds will slowly build throughout the day. Some of these may try to produce some shower activity as they move in; due to the dry air we have in place, much of this will have trouble reaching the ground. It does help set the stage for a better chance of storms tonight into Friday.
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