Iowa
Federal funds will pay to send Iowa troops to the US-Mexico border, governor says
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — About a hundred Iowa National Guard troops will be sent to the U.S.-Mexico border for the month of August in a federally funded operation, Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Wednesday.
The move reflects a broader trend across the country of Republican governors joining forces with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to counter President Joe Biden’s immigration policies, which they say have created a crisis at the border.
“Since the administration refuses to invest in securing the border and protecting its citizens, Texas has asked other states to help, and Iowa is ready and willing to assist,” Reynolds said in a statement.
The Biden administration sent 1,500 active-duty troops for a 90-day deployment in May, amid concerns that the end of asylum restrictions linked to the pandemic would lead to an increase in illegal border crossings. Even when the restrictions were in place, a record number of people were crossing the border.
Instead, numbers have fallen, and 1,100 troops will conclude their 90-day mission by Aug. 8, a defense official said on the condition of anonymity in order to discuss details ahead of an announcement. The remaining 400 will be extended through August 31.
An additional 2,300 National Guard troops remain at the border under federal orders.
This is the third time since 2020 that Reynolds is sending troops to the country’s southern border. Officers with the state’s Department of Public Safety will follow National Guard troops at the end of August for the month of September. The governor’s office indicated in May, when the deployment was first announced, that about 30 public safety officers would be sent.
Iowa’s neighbor, Nebraska, will also dispatch about 60 troops to the southern border in August, Republican Gov. Jim Pillen announced Monday. Governors in Florida, Virginia and South Carolina, among other states, have made similar deployments for Operation Lone Star, a multibillion dollar operation that is distinct from federal efforts, and whose lack of transparency and metrics have drawn questions.
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Associated Press writers Tara Copp and Rebecca Santana contributed to this story from Washington.
Iowa
Northwest Iowa Faces Flooding, Evacuations After Heavy Rains – KIWA Radio
Northwest Iowa — There are flood warnings issued in northwest Iowa as water levels continue to rise. Rock Valley Mayor Kevin Van Otterloo is closely monitoring the Rock River that runs north of town. It reached record levels during devastating flooding ten years ago, and its at those same levels again.
The projection was for a crest at about 23 and a half feet, about a foot higher than the record, but overnight the level was at about 24 and a half feet and still rising.
During the past several years, Rock Valley built berms to protect property and people. Sandbagging is underway not only in Rock Valley but other communities in nearby Lyon and Plymouth counties. Van Otterloo says evacuations have been ordered.
About 1:30 a.m. Saturday morning, Rock Valley officials set off the sirens in Rock Valley, meaning if people were in the evacuation zone to evacuate their houses if able. Upstream at Rock Rapids, emergency crews evacuated several homes in the wee hours of Saturday morning.
The Faith Reformed and Trinity Reformed churches in Rock Valley are serving as a shelter in that community and the Central Lyon Elementary Gym is serving as a shelter in Rock Rapids.
Iowa
Iowa State football announces five theme games for 2024
Iowa State coach Matt Campbell talks 2025 Ireland game vs. Kansas St.
Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell talks Ireland game in 2025
Iowa State football has announced its five themes for the 2024 home slate.
Aug. 31 vs. North Dakota State (Color It Cardinal, Cyclone Club day of honor)
Fans are encouraged to wear cardinal for this game.
Sept. 21 vs. Arkansas State (Hall of Fame)
Six former Cyclones — wrestling’s Rich Binek and Mike VanArsdale, men’s basketball’s Melvin Ejim, volleyball’s Victoria Henson, women’s basketball’s Lyndsey Medders and football’s Kelechi Osemele — will be inducted into the Iowa State Hall of Fame and recognized at halftime.
Oct. 5 vs. Baylor (White Out)
Fans are encouraged to wear white for this game.
Nov. 2 vs. Texas Tech (Homecoming)
This year’s contest will mark the 111th Homecoming game in school history.
Nov. 30 vs. Kansas State (Senior Day)
Seniors will be introduced for their final time at Jack Trice Stadium. Arrive early and join in the celebration of this year’s graduating class.
More: Iowa State football unveils surprise new white alternative uniform
2024 Iowa State football schedule
Iowa State football schedule 2024
Check out which teams Iowa State football will play on its 2024 schedule, including a few first-time opponents.
- Aug. 31: vs. North Dakota State
- Sept. 7: at Iowa
- Sept. 21: vs. Arkansas State
- Sept. 28: at Houston
- Oct. 5: vs. Baylor
- Oct. 12: at West Virginia
- Oct. 19: vs. Central Florida
- Nov. 2: vs. Texas Tech
- Nov. 9: at Kansas
- Nov. 16: vs. Cincinnati
- Nov. 23: at Utah
- Nov. 30: vs. Kansas State
Dargan Southard is a sports trending reporter and covers Iowa athletics for the Des Moines Register and HawkCentral.com. Email him at msouthard@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter at @Dargan_Southard.
Iowa
Northwest Iowa communities preparing for potential flooding
HAWARDEN, Iowa (KTIV) – The Big Sioux River at Hawarden could see some major flooding, which has spurred the community to take action.
Out in Hawarden, Iowa, volunteers and officials put together sandbags for potential flooding of the Big Sioux River. As of 12:30 p.m., the Big Sioux was at 23.5 feet, and Sioux County officials say it will crest at 36.8 feet on Sunday evening. The flood stage for the river is 20.5 and this crest will break the 35.2 feet record the Big Sioux has at Hawarden.
Several other communities like Hawarden are preparing just in case.
Another Iowa town, Akron, is anticipating the river to crest at 24.3 feet, which is getting close to its record of 25 feet. Akron officials and volunteers also plan to prepare sandbags Friday for what may come tonight and into the weekend.
Out in Rock Valley, sandbags have been delivered to the local police department and city officials are alerting residents that evacuations may be needed.
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