Everly to seek additional grant opportunities

The Everly City Council on Aug. 19 discussed additional grant opportunities to purchase flood mitigation equipment and emergency supplies.

City Clerk Kristi Fliss was instructed to investigate grants through the Clay County Community Foundation's (CCCF) emergency funds. According to discussion, the city needs an extra trash pump and supplies at the Hap Ketelsen Community Center for displaced residents.

"I think you go for all of it," said Mayor Ron Thompson.

Everly was slammed by flooding in June when a railroad dike over the Ocheyedan River broke west of town. Several homes on the south side...