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Iowa – Mennonite Disaster Service

Iowa

Unit Leadership

Secretary

Selina Roth

Chair

Steve Litwiller

Treasurer

Martin Roth

Vice Chair

Calvin Yoder

Responses

Spencer, IA (Summer Youth Program)

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...

Central Kansas (Family Program)

Central Kansas Family Project will be supporting the MCC Central States Warehouse, The Cabinet Shop, and Hesston College...

In August 2023, wildfires ravaged Maui, causing significant damage. The fires affected both local residents and the island’s natural landscapes. Over 13,000 people have been displaced during the Maui Wildfires with over 2,000 buildings destroyed...

News & Stories

July 2, 2026

Every disaster is local and MDS responses are local

April 3, 2020

Mennonite Disaster Service on pause, still celebrating grassroots work in Iowa

July 16, 2026

Generosity is tucked in

Videos

May 5, 2026

MDS Volunteer Leadership – Project Director

April 27, 2026

Yadao Family Home Dedication

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