Want to donate to flood relief victims? Here's how

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation and chambers of commerce and economic development organizations in Allamakee, Clayton, Fayette, Howard and Winneshiek counties are collecting money for people impacted by the recent flooding.

Checks should be made to NEICAC Flood Relief with the designated county in the memo line. Individuals and businesses interested in donating to the fund can send their cash or check to any of six organizations:

--Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce, 507 W. Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101
--Allamakee Co. Economic Dev. & Tourism, 101 West Main, Waukon, IA 52172
--Clayton Co. Economic Dev., 200 E. Bridge Street, Elkader, IA 52043
--Fayette Co. Economic Dev., 101 N. Vine Street, West Union, IA 52175
--Oelwein Chamber of Commerce, 25 W. Charles Street, Oelwein, IA 50662
--Howard Co. Economic Dev., 101 2nd Avenue, Cresco, IA 52136

Those impacted by flooding can begin submitting applications for assistance starting Thursday.  Donation forms and applications are available at http://decorahareachamber.com/2016-winneshiek-county-flood/