03 Nov 2016

USDA Seeks Applications for $25 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants

By USDA Office of Communications

Funding is available in six focus areas, including data analytics tools and precision conservation

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01 Nov 2016

flood control; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must account for bureaucratic project delays

By Grassley Press

As the state of Iowa requested, with the support of the congressional delegation, President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the state, triggering the release of federal funds to help communities recover from the severe storms and flo...

01 Nov 2016

Feed backyard birds this season for the greater, global good

By Joan Casanova

When you fill your bird feeders and put fresh water in the birdbath this season, you’ll definitely be giving your feathered friends a helping hand. But you could also be serving the greater good!

Take note of the birds that visit your ya...

01 Nov 2016

President Obama issues Disaster Declaration for 19 Iowa counties impacted by September storms and flooding

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry E. Branstad received word that President Obama approved his request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 19 counties impacted by severe storms and flooding September 21-23, 2016.

The counties inclu...

21 Oct 2016

Gov. Branstad requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for flooding in September

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Governor also announces creation of flood recovery task force

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad today signed a letter to be delivered to President Obama requesting a Presidential Di...

19 Oct 2016

Gov. Branstad announces Small Business Administration approves offering disaster assistance for those affected by September severe weather and flooding

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Low-interest federal loans now available in nine counties

DES MOINES - Gov. Terry E. Branstad has received word that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for disaster assistance for nine counties...

17 Oct 2016

USDA Announces Nearly $25 Million to Improve Water Quality in Southeast Iowa; Fairfield Project is USDA's Largest-Ever Water System Investment in Iowa

By USDA Office of Communications

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Oct. 14, 2016 - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack today announced funding through USDA's

17 Oct 2016

Meeting Reminder: SAVE THE DATE! Preparing for the Next Flood

By Breanna R. Shea

We are looking forward to a great discussion next week!

 

 

We hope that you can join us on Tuesday, October 18, from 2:00...

11 Oct 2016

American Red Cross Hosts “Hot Shot” Training for New Volunteers

By Trish Burnett

MOLINE, IL, October 11, 2016 — In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, the American Red Cross is recruiting new volunteers to assist with the response efforts. More than 3,00...

11 Oct 2016

Scott County EMA to coordinate damage assessment with Davenport, Bettendorf and Scott County following last week’s EF-1 Tornado.

By Dave Donovan

The Scott County Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Cities of Davenport and Bettendorf and Scott County are finalizing plans to conduct a damage assessment survey in several areas of the County impacted by the EF-1 tornado that d...

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