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 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.

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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. 

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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