Iowa residents who sustained damage from the August 10 derecho may receive a letter from FEMA saying they are ineligible for disaster assistance and can appeal the decision if they disagree. All disaster assistance applicants have the right to appeal. Read on...

National Preparedness Month is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster planning now and throughout the year. This week’s task is to prepare for a disaster. Read on...

Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) is available for Jasper County residents who were impacted by the derecho and subsequent power outages on August 10, 2020. Read on...

1st Avenue E will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Friday, September 18 as Inroads Paving continues to work on the HMA Resurfacing project. Read on...