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Help is still available for derecho survivors A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will close in Linn County on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. However, help for survivors of the August derecho is just a phone call, a mouse click or a tap on the FEMA app away. Survivors do not have to visit a DRC to register or submit documents to FEMA.

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Free Meals Q&A • How are students getting free meals?• The USDA extended a waiver that allows all children to eat for free during the COVID shutdowns that began in March 2020. Food service directors across the state filled out many applications for this program • D o teachers/support staffs get free meals?• No, our department is a child’s nutrition program so the waiver only covers children’s meals.

Recently, Governor Reynolds took action and signed a proclamation recognizing the week of September 21st as Emergency Management Appreciation Week across the state. Reynolds’ proclamation noted the timeliness of pausing and appreciating those who have dedicated their time to help Iowa recover from disasters.

CITY OF VINTONSPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA110 W 3RD STREETSEPTEMBER 17, 20207:00 PM1. Call to order and roll call2. Approve Agenda3. Approve of a resolution requesting reimbursement from the Iowa COVID-19 relief fund4. Approve of a contract with the Iowa Economic Development Authority for a Community Development Block Grant5.

Vinton-Shellsburg CSD Support Staff Openings FT Special Education Associate @ ShellsburgStarting pay $13.30/hr. Anticipated FT Custodian @ all buildings2:00 – 10:00 pm, starting pay $10.15/hr. Sub Bus Drivers, must have current school bus endorsement$25.60/hr. 4.5 hrs. Kitchen help at the high school, starting pay $10.

Iowa residents who sustained damage from the August 10 derecho may receive a letter from FEMA saying they are ineligible for disaster assistance and can appeal the decision if they disagree.All disaster assistance applicants have the right to appeal, and sometimes a quick fix is all that is needed. Read your letter carefully to clarify why your application was labeled “ineligible” or “incomplete.

Today, Governor Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency. The proclamation, effective at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, permits bars, taverns, wineries, breweries, distilleries, night clubs to reopen in four counties: Black Hawk, Dallas, Linn, and Polk counties.