Grant fund proposal for 211 service advanced
Grant fund proposal for 211 service advanced April 11, 2019 Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB641 Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 11 to a bill that would provide grant funding to a statewide health and human services referral program. LB641, introduced by...
Omaha District assesses damage as water recedes
Omaha District assesses damage as water recedes In the March 27 daily update of current flood fight efforts, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is continuing efforts to perform damage assessments as water recedes and access to the levee...
Creighton coach Greg McDermott will match donations up to $10,000 for flood victims
Creighton coach Greg McDermott will match donations up to $10,000 for flood victims From staff reports Mar 22, 2019 The Creighton basketball team is continuing to do its part in supporting flood victims. During Tuesday's NIT game, the Bluejays encouraged...
Preliminary flood damage estimates released for Nebraska counties
Preliminary flood damage estimates released for Nebraska counties BY World-Herald News Service | March 19, 2019 Debris floats on the surface of water in the Bellwood Lakes. BRENDAN SULLIVAN/THE WORLD-HERALD The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency has...
Flood victims in Nebraska need your help
Flood victims in Nebraska need your help MARCH 21, 2019 BY HAYS POST Large swaths of Nebraska are recovering from disastrous flooding — and donations are being sought to aid in the recovery effort. In response to requests, the United Way of Ellis County is...
Iowa flooding: Here’s how to donate, volunteer and otherwise help victims in western Iowa
Iowa flooding: Here's how to donate, volunteer and otherwise help victims in western Iowa Shelby Fleig, Des Moines RegisterPublished 1:29 p.m. CT March 20, 2019 | Updated 2:16 p.m. CT March 20, 2019 Iowans affected by historic flooding along the Missouri...
Avoid scams when giving money for flood relief
Avoid scams when giving money for flood relief By Chris Peters / World-Herald staff writer Mar 20, 2019 Updated 19 hrs ago In the wake of widespread flooding, countless people are stepping up to lend a hand. Unfortunately, scammers also are stepping up....
Flood Relief Fundraisers/Drives
Updated: Flood Relief Fundraisers/Drives; Let Us Help Share the Information! BY News Channel Nebraska | March 20, 2019 Photo: Nebraska State Patrol CUSTER COUNTY–In one part of the state Nebraskans saw nearly two feet of snow and on the other side of the...
HOW YOU CAN HELP
HOW AREA IS HELPING, HOW YOU CAN HELP BROOKE ROBERTSON, GRANT TRIBUNE-SENTINEL A group from Perkins County traveled east last weekend to assist in flood efforts. Hosmer Doolittle of Madrid said district coordinators of their church volunteer relief aid...
How to help people affected by floods
Wish to help those affected by the flooding in Nebraska and Iowa? Here are some options By Julie Anderson / World-Herald staff writer Mar 17, 2019 The Salvation Army set up a donation center Saturday at the now-closed Canfield’s store near 84th Street and...
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