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Treynor superintendent assesses storms' school impact
(Treynor) -- Advanced notification and safety drills helped at least one KMAland district prepare for severe weather last week. Like other districts, Treynor dismissed students and staff an hour early the afternoon of April 26th, only a few hours before a massive tornado outbreak across the region. Treynor School Superintendent Joel Beyenhof tells KMA News early notification led to the shortened day--something he's glad about.
Multi-Agency Resource Center to aid Minden tornado victims
MINDEN, Iowa — Officials from the Pottawattamie County Emergency Management Agency have announced the establishment of aMulti-Agency Resource Center (MARC) to provide on-site assistance to survivors of the devastating tornado that struck the city of Minden on April 26. Minden, which received the most damage in Pottawattamie County, will...
Iowa tornado: Pottawattamie County provides updates on damage, resources
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (WOWT) - Pottawattamie County officials say assessments on damage are still being completed following last week’s tornado outbreak. The county estimates some 302 homes and businesses sustained at least some form of damage; of those, 259 are said to be residential properties, and 43 commercial. Early projections total the damages at a little under $21 million. Of that amount, about $12.2 million is estimated between 194 properties in Minden, which includes some estimates to county or city infrastructure.
Free Tree and Vegetative Debris Drop-Off Established in Pottawattamie County
(Pottawattamie County) In response to the overwhelming cleanup efforts following the severe weather of April 26th, Pottawattamie County has announced establishing a tree debris drop-off location. There is no charge for property owners in the county to utilize the drop-off, and officials emphasize material outside vegetative debris will not be accepted. Loads, including scrap metal, lumber, and other materials, will be denied.
'People are strong around here': Iowa woman reflects on Friday's tornado in Westphalia
WESTPHALIA, Iowa — On Thursday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds requested federal funds for nine Iowa counties hit pretty badly by the tornadoes. That includes Shelby County, where Westphalia is. More coverage: Iowa's governor works to expedite federal funds, writes letter to President Joe Biden. The clean-up from Friday's destruction...
KMAland Girls Golf (5/2): Harlan, IKM-Manning collect wins
(KMAland) — Harlan and IKM-Manning were both winners in dual action in KMAland girls golf Thursday. Medalist: Macy Mueller, Harlan (50) Other Harlan — Ella Freund 52, Kara Senkel 52, Ava Langenfeld 90. Other Denison-Schleswig — Tanna Petersen 53, Myah Schwarte 56, Quinlan Bygness 59, Isabel Jensen 62,...
Minden, Iowa family loses everything from EF-3 tornado
MINDEN, Iowa — The EF-3 tornado that ripped through Minden, Iowa left the community reeling and many families without homes. The Runge family had their entire home destroyed by Friday's tornado, a house full of memories lost in minutes. All that is left of the home is a pile of rubble.
AMU Flushing Water Mains and Checking Fire Hydrants May 9th and 10th
(Atlantic) Atlantic Municipal Utilities will be flushing water mains and checking fire hydrants on Thursday, May 9th and Friday, May 10th through the entire City of Atlantic and the City of Marne. You may temporarily experience rusty colored water on Thursday and Friday. AMU thanks you for your patience.
Shelby County Organizing Recovery Group for Storm Cleanup
(Shelby Co) Shelby County Emergency Management Coordinator Alex Londo said individuals with Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) are organizing a recovery group to aid in the cleanup from Friday’s severe weather events. Londo said they are also working on organizing a donation location. Meanwhile, Londo said if you...
Crawford and Shelby County communities come together to pick up after Friday’s tornado
SIOUX CITY (KTIV) -Shelby and Crawford counties in Iowa were some of the last in the path of the destructive storms. And families have been picking up the pieces since the storms passed. One of those families is the Langenfeld family in Harlan, Iowa, their house was one of the many devastated in the storm Friday night.
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