Parkersburg Tornado Fund-raiser Breaks $10,600
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Updated: 11:49 PM May 30, 2008
Parkersburg Tornado Fund-raiser Breaks $10,600
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A two-day fund drive for American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to aid the people of Parkersburg, Iowa has raised more than $10,000.
Posted: 7:17 PM May 28, 2008
Reporter: Kirk Greenfield
Email Address: News@wtap.com
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Posted by: Volunteer on May 31, 2008 at 02:08 PM

IF you have time to volunteer, and IF you are able bodied, you can contact the local Chapter of the American Red Cross. They hold regular training for disaster relief volunteers. You may not be able to go immediately, but you could call and talk with Sharon about your interest and options. Try the chapter house at 304/ 485-1733.
Posted by: Tammy R. Lawson Location: Marshalltown, Iowa on May 30, 2008 at 06:39 PM

Gene, There are too many avenues to post here, so this is a link to the Des Moines Register article that has all contacts listed in the article: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200880527017 Parkersburg (Iowa) received 5-6 inches of rain last night (me included), so clean up efforts have been hampered. Regardless, your thoughts and offers are greatly appreciated. I'm very proud of my home town at the moment.
Posted by: Gene Stewart Location: Mt Pleasant, Iowa on May 30, 2008 at 01:05 AM

I would like to volunteer to help in the clean up or help the residents of Parkersburg Iowa. How can I help and who do I contact. I am retired and can come help. Thanks
Posted by: Mike Location: Cedar Falls, Iowa on May 30, 2008 at 12:31 AM

I live about 15 miles from P'burg, Iowa... and just wanted to say thank you to P'burg WV!
Posted by: Tammy R. Lawson Location: Marshalltown, Iowa on May 29, 2008 at 07:16 AM

I grew up in Parkersburg WV, and am now a reporter/columnist for a nearby town of Parkersburg, Iowa. The residents need help, and this morning, local tv stations here reported that my old stomping grounds were attempting to help. Imagine my amusement when I heard "Parkersburg WV" mentioned. On behalf of the state of Iowa, I thank you for your efforts.
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