Greenfield, Iowa, is recovering from a devastating tornado that caused multiple fatalities and significant damage. The city is seeking monetary donations and specific supplies to aid in recovery, while volunteer efforts are on hold to allow emergency officials to complete searches. Access to the town is restricted, and those wishing to help must be credentialed. Donations can be made through local banks, the Greenfield foundation, and the Red Cross. The community shelter is at Nodaway Valley Community High School, and the Red Cross is providing support and assessing further needs.
The body of 22-year-old Riley Strain, a Mizzou senior, was found in the Cumberland River in West Nashville after a two-week search, with his death appearing to be accidental. Despite the heartbreaking outcome, the family expressed gratitude for the volunteer efforts and support received during the search. The United Cajun Navy, which assisted in the search for Strain, plans to continue helping in the search for another missing person, 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers.
Over four tons of trash, including cigarette butts, plastic food wrappers, and barbecues, were collected from Lake Tahoe and its surroundings after the Fourth of July holiday weekend. More than 400 volunteers participated in the "Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue" Beach Cleanup event, removing the highest amount of trash in the event's 10-year history. Zephyr Shoals, an unmanaged beach area, had the most litter, with 6,279 pounds collected. The League to Save Lake Tahoe emphasized the importance of individual responsibility in protecting the lake and its surroundings.
