Obama tours flood damaged Baton Rouge in drive for aid
President Obama visited a flood battered Baton Rouge neighborhood urging Americans to stay focused on relief. More than 100000 Louisianans sought federal aid as $127 million was allotted for temporary housing repairs and flood insurance. He met families of Alton Sterling and Baton Rouge officers and urged continued help beyond headlines.
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Iowa Utilities Board to hear pipeline arguments Thursday
The Iowa Utilities Board will hold an emergency hearing at 10 a.m. in Des Moines on a petition by landowners to halt the Dakota Access oil pipeline project. The case questions use of eminent domain for a $3.8 billion, 570000 barrel per day pipeline spanning 346 miles through 18 Iowa counties from North Dakota to Illinois.
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Iowa Red Cross volunteers head to Louisiana flood cleanup
Iowa Red Cross volunteers join 11 others already assisting flood cleanup in southern Louisiana. Eight more workers, including volunteers from Alburt, Vinton, join disaster response with 50 shelters serving over 10,000 people. Vich and Hamer helped deliver 700 to 800 meals from mobile kitchens for Baton Rouge residents.
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Red Cross urges donations for Louisiana flood relief
The Red Cross and partners report feeding over 200000 people and distributing more than 32000 relief items since the floods. Volunteer opportunities are available, with a $10 donation option via text to 90999 and other channels.
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