Spencer, Iowa — The community of Spencer continues working on the recovery from devastating flooding that hit in late June.
Spencer Chamber and Foundation executive director Sheriffa Jones says 40 percent of all buildings were impacted by flood water.
Jones says the Chamber Foundation received more than 250 thousand dollars from almost 500 donors across the country and has awarded grants to 35 businesses and more than 170 residents throughout Clay County.
Jones estimates most property owners did not have flood insurance and are receiving federal, state and local help. But she admits not everyone will receive all the funding they need to recover. Some flood victims are living in 40 state-funded RVs at the Clay County Fairgrounds as developers work on rebuilding homes. Another 40 RVs will be filled soon. The RVs are not meant to be used during the winter, so residents will be moved into FEMA trailers or rental units. City leaders have started meeting with developers about plans to rebuild homes through a recent state program.
