08/28/2026
As our community moves through a period of transition, we want to take a moment to remind everyone of something that has always made our community special: the way people show up for one another.
Please continue to look out for your neighbors. Check on those who may need a little extra help. Be patient with one another. Offer kindness when you can, and remember that sometimes the smallest gesture can make a significant difference in someone’s day.
We also ask that you continue to support the first responders who serve this community and the surrounding area. Law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, dispatchers, crisis responders, and our neighboring agencies work long hours and often step in wherever they are needed. A little patience, understanding, and appreciation goes a long way.
Public safety has always been a community effort. Lock your doors and vehicles, report suspicious activity, drive safely, check on your neighbors, and never hesitate to reach out when you or someone else needs help.
Resources are available:
💙 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
Available 24/7 for anyone experiencing a mental health, su***de, substance-use, or emotional crisis—or for someone concerned about a loved one.
💙 Iowa 211: Dial 211 or text your ZIP code to 898211
Connects Iowans with local resources for mental health, housing, food, utilities, transportation, and other community needs.
💙 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Free, confidential crisis support by text.
🚨 Immediate emergencies: Call 911
You do not have to wait until a situation becomes an emergency to ask for help. If you're worried about a friend, family member, neighbor, or yourself, reaching out early can make a difference.
Transitions can bring uncertainty, but they can also remind us how important it is to take care of one another.
Be safe. Be kind. Look out for each other. And please continue supporting the people who show up when someone calls for help. 💙
