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Hundreds Remain In Shelters In Spencer
June 23, 2024
(Spencer)– The number of shelters housing those displaced by flooding in Spencer has been pared from seven down to two. Sheriffa Jones, who has been overseeing the shelters, says they did that at the advice of state officials. One shelter is in south Spencer, the other is on the north side. They’re located at Pentecostal […]
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State Official: Donate Money, Not Supplies
June 23, 2024
(Des Moines)– State officials are putting out a call to those looking to help out flood victims: donate money, not supplies. John Benson is the Director of Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Services… Benson says they’re in the process of working with local officials in coordinating donation portals for communities that don’t already have them […]
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Iowa Dept. Of Public Safety Assisting Clay County After It’s Communications Center Flooded
June 23, 2024
(Spencer)– The Iowa Department of Public Safety is assisting Clay county with manpower and equipment. At a press conference this (Sun.) afternoon, Commissioner Steven Bayens says the agency Saturday brought in a portable 911 communications center after Clay county’s facility flooded… Bayens says troopers have been busy providing transportation to those who can’t drive and […]
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Governor Kim Reynolds Seeking Federal Disaster Proclamation
June 23, 2024
(Des Moines)– Governor Kim Reynolds announced at a press conference this (Sun.) afternoon she’s filed a request for an expedited Presidential Disaster Declaration for a number of counties in northwest Iowa severely impacted by flooding… Reynolds didn’t specify the nine counties that were included in the federal request. Reynolds says she took an aerial tour […]
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Spencer Wastewater Treatment Plant Remains Inoperable
June 23, 2024
(Spencer)– No word yet as to when Spencer’s wastewater treatment plant will once again be functioning. It’s been off line since early Saturday. Public Works Director Mark White says it was completely inundated… Residents of Spencer are still asked NOT to flush toilets or use water until further notice. They say the tap water IS […]
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