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FEMA Approves $61 Million for Iowans
August 7, 2024
(Des Moines) – FEMA has approved more than $61 million for survivors of this spring’s flooding, severe storms and tornadoes in Iowa. FEMA has provided $56 million in Individual Assistance money to help survivors with home repairs, paying for a temporary place to live and other serious needs not covered by insurance. In addition, FEMA’s […]
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Spencer City Council Updated on FEMA’s Buyout Program for Flood Damaged or Destroyed Residential Property
August 7, 2024
(Spencer)-The Spencer City Council Monday evening was updated on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Buyout Program of flood damaged or destroyed residential property. Deputy City Manager Kevin Robinson says, the city would need to opt into the program, gather interest from impacted property owners and identify areas for flood mitigation: “What will happen is, FEMA […]
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Voters reminded to Update Voter Registration to New Address when They Move
August 7, 2024
(Spirit Lake)-A public hearing held during Tuesday’s Dickinson County Board of Supervisors meeting drives home the point that if you move, you need to update your voter registration. The hearing stemmed from research done by a Dickinson County resident that turned up several people on the voter rolls that no longer reside in the county. […]
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Kyle Ricke’s Defense Team Requests New Trial
August 7, 2024
(Spirit Lake)-Kyle Ricke, the man convicted of shooting and killing Algona police officer Kevin Cram in September of 2023, is requesting a new trial. On Monday, Ricke’s defense team filed a motion, saying there was insufficient evidence to establish beyond a reasonable doubt that Ricke acted with malice or premeditation. Ricke was convicted by a […]
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