Disaster Date:06/20/2024
Spencer, IA (Summer Youth Program)
Floods
What Happened
In June 2024, Spencer, Iowa, experienced devastating, record-breaking flooding when the Little Sioux River crested at 22.2 feet, inundating the south side of town, damaging hundreds of homes, and requiring the rescue of 800 residents. The surge caused significant infrastructure damage and forced massive, long-term cleanup efforts.
What MDS Is Doing
MDS work will focus on flood recovery work including drywall, taping/mudding, flooring, and painting.
Location
Volunteers will stay at Grace United Methodist Church
Stories from the Field
Weekly Reports
The sounds of hammers, laughter, music, and conversation filled our worksites this week as 18 volunteers came together to help rebuild homes and restore hope in our community. Our volunteer team included 11 youth from Alexanderwohl MYF, Jason and...
In the Spener, Iowa project’s third week, June 21-26, our SYP volunteers were eleven youth and their four adult leaders from the Montgomery, Indiana area. They arrived by bus late Sunday afternoon and oriented to Grace UMC’s facilities and the...
At the Spencer, Iowa SYP project for the week of June 14-19, most of our leadership team continued from the first week. A new project director and a new crew leader arrived on Thursday from Nebraska to receive the handoff from outgoing leadership...
