Widespread flooding is the latest emergency in Iowa’s disaster cycle this year Matt Kelley — Radio Iowa

Almost a thousand northwest Iowans spent part of the weekend in one of a half-dozen American Red Cross shelters after flooding forced them to evacuate their homes. Emily Holley, spokeswoman for the Nebraska-Iowa region of the Red Cross, says the agency is managing or supporting six Iowa shelters, two each in Rock Valley and SpencerAlmost a thousand northwest Iowans spent part of the weekend in one of a half-dozen American Red Cross shelters after flooding forced them to evacuate their homes. Emily Holley, spokeswoman for the Nebraska-Iowa region of the Red Cross, says the agency is managing or supporting six Iowa shelters, two each in Rock Valley and Spencer […] …Read More