Press Release: Rock Rapids to benefit from $7.2 Million in Disaster Recovery Housing Grant funding.
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Last Day for Disaster Recovery Center will be September 7. They will be closed August 8, 16 & 17
If you are still needing to meet with someone at the Disaster Recovery Center, we are asking that you act now. Door to door meetings have been completed. If you […]
Aug 15 Seal Coat Notice – Map and information
August 15 is planned to complete Seal Coat. August 16 will be planned as a rain date. Click Here for information: 240812 Seal Coat Notice Click Here for Map: 240812 […]
Tornado Sirens – East and Main Siren not working
The East and Main Tornado Siren in the City of Rock Rapids are not working. We have placed a call with a technician to work on those. For the time […]
Rock Rapids Housing Flood Relief Grant
Please click below for information on the Rock Rapids Housing Flood Relief Grant. RR Flood Relief Housing Grant
Rock Rapids Business Flood Relief Grant
Click on below document for the Rock Rapids Business Flood Relief Grant. Rock Rapids Business Flood Relief Application
IowaWORKS Mobile Unit – Employment & Unemployment Insurance
IowaWORKS will be in Sibley, Iowa on Thursday August 1, from 3:30-5:30PM. Please click below for more information. Mobile Unit – Sibley
Town Hall Meeting – Property Acquisition
Town Hall meeting scheduled for Thursday, August 1 at 5:30PM at the Forster Community Building. Terry Brown with Homeland Security and Emergency Management will be presenting information on property acquisition […]
Property Acquisition – Update
Below is the information we received regarding property acquisition. The amount of funding available for property acquisition projects is unknown at this point. Communities can start gathering information to prepare […]
One Day Agriculture Recovery Center – July 30
State, federal and local agencies, in conjunction with farming industry groups, will host a one-day Agriculture Recovery Center in Sioux County on Tuesday, July 30, noon to 8 p.m., to […]
Salvaging Disaster-Damaged Family Treasures
Click here:Â Salvage Disaster Damaged Family Treasures
FEMA – Rental Assistance information
FEMA Rental Assistance Available in Iowa Homeowners and renters may be eligible for FEMA Rental Assistance if they cannot live in their homes because of recent flooding and storms in […]
Small Business Administration – ODR&R Disaster Recovery Services
Hello, It was a pleasure to meet you this afternoon, thank you again for your time! I appreciate help in informing the residents of Rock Rapids on the services SBA […]
Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund – $5,000 Micro-grants
Date 7/18/2024 | For Immediate Release The Northwest Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund (NWIRHTF) has a limited number of micro-grants up to $5,000 available to eligible homeowners affected by […]
August 4 – Last Day roll off dumpsters will be available at the City Shop
The City of Rock Rapids will continue to have roll off dumpsters at the city shop until August 4.
Applications are open for the Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program!
Iowa Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program Now Available in Lyon County In response to the recent severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding experienced across Iowa the State of Iowa has launched […]
Rock Rapids City Council Meeting Date Change to Tuesday, July 23 at 5:45
The next Rock Rapids City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 23 at 5:45 in the E116 room(East Side of the Large Room) at Forster Community Building.
Gov. Reynolds announces FEMA’s approval of Disaster Recovery Temporary Housing Program – Opens Applications
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Governor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Adam Gregg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 CONTACT: Heather Nahas, (515) 452-2931, heather.nahas@governor.iowa.gov Gov. Reynolds announces FEMA’s approval of Disaster […]
Commonly asked questions of FEMA – Updated 7/17 Spanish Version
Answers to Questions about FEMA Iowans affected by recent flooding have asked these questions about FEMA assistance: Question: If I receive FEMA assistance for flood damage, am I required to […]
Tree Dump Open – ENTER FROM 3RD AVENUE ONLY!!
The tree dump is open, you must enter from Third Avenue. Follow the new gravel back to the Tree Dump.
Grant Opportunity for home owners to assist with repair or rehabilitation up to $50,000.
Good morning, Rock Rapids and Lyon County residents: This grant opportunity for home owners to help assist with repair or rehabilitation of your home up to $50,000. Â Please review to […]
FEMA – Helpful Information
Helpful Information • Iowans in need of assistance with basic needs, physical and mental health, disability services, employment, etc., should visit https://211iowa.org/ • How to Document Flood Damage Insurance Claims […]
Donation Center – Clothing and Furniture – Hours of operation & location updated 7/15
Donation Center hours for the rest of the week: Flood victims in need of Clothing & Furniture Today (Monday, July 15) 10AM-2PM By Appointment only July 16-19 & 22-26 […]
Governor Reynolds announced a $10 million State Disaster New Housing Grant Program for Developers.
Governor Reynolds announced a $10 million State Disaster New Housing Grant Program that will provide financial assistance for the development of for sale and rental housing in cities impacted by […]
