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SBDC Assisting Small Businesses, Residents In Applying For Disaster Assistance

June 27, 2024

(Spencer)– Small businesses in Clay, Emmet, Lyon, Plymouth and Sioux counties impacted by the flood are eligible for assistance through the Small Business Administration. Larry Wajda, Director of the Small Business Development Center, or SBDC in Spencer, tells KUOO news his office is assisting businesses in those counties with the application process… Wajda says his […]

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DNR: State Park Beaches, Docks & Ramps In Iowa Great Lakes Remain Underwater

June 27, 2024

(Wahpeton)– The Iowa DNR says several state park beaches, docks and ramps in the Iowa Great Lakes remain underwater. The DNR says Gull Point State Park and Campground are closed. The agency says existing campground reservations at Emerson Bay, Elinor Bedell and Marble Beach are still being honored, but new reservations or walk-in camping at […]

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An Estimated 500 Homes In Rock Valley Are Uninhabitable Due To Flood

June 27, 2024

(Rock Valley)– Officials estimate some 1,500 people are displaced and homeless in Rock Valley — unable to return to their homes, as they are destroyed or damaged beyond repair. That’s about 37 percent of Rock Valley’s population. Around 500 homes in that community are now uninhabitable. (Courtesy Community First Broadcasting station KIWA in Sheldon)

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Flood Claims Life Of A Rock Valley Man

June 27, 2024

(Rock Valley)– Flooding in northwest Iowa has claimed a second life. Authorities in Rock Valley say a man died after the foundation of his house failed and a wall caved in on him. 52-year-old Kyle Kreykes of Rock Valley had been reported missing during the flood. Rock Valley Police Chief Monte Warburton he was found […]

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Help Available To Assist Homeowners With Flood Clean-up

June 27, 2024

(Undated)– Emergency Management officials are letting homeowners know that help is available to homeowners for flood clean-up and temporary home repairs. A special number has been established. It’s 1-800-447-1985. Clean-up and repairs include but are not limited to basement clean out, mold remediation, debris removal, chainsaw work and tarping and securing homes. Additional information is […]

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