HOW TO HELP: Donate, volunteer to help flood victims across the region

Organizations, churches, and agencies around the region are working to collect donations — items and funds — to help those in the area who have been affected by the recent floods.

Here's where you can go to donate time, money, or other resources:

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GIVE:

| Text REDCROSS to 90999 to give $10 | 1-800-RED-CROSS

Donations can also be mailed to:

The Salvation Army is collecting donations at the

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The temporary donation center will be open from noon to 6 p.m. this week. Household items needed include: mops, buckets, work gloves, rakes, shovels, bleach, and other cleaning items; as well as sports drinks and snacks.

Items will be distributed from Omaha to those in Nebraska and Iowa who have been affected by the ongoing flooding, according to the Salvation Army release.

A second Nebraska donation center location opened on April 4 inside the former JC Penney store in Bellevue at the Southroads Mall. That facility operates the same but will focus on serving Sarpy County and Cass County.

It will be open Monday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. starting April 18.

Those interested in making monetary donations can do so at

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The Salvation Army is collecting donations at the Council Bluffs Corps located at 715 N. 16th St.

The donation center will be open on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The center will be closed on Sundays.

Items will be distributed to those in Iowa who have been affected to the ongoing flooding.

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100% of donations will be distributed to Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and rural communities affected by the disasters.

Call the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 1-800-831-0550.

Like a “want ad” page, the ADE provides a place for Farm Bureau members to seek and offer help, as well as share information during tough times. [

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The church is encouraging sign-ups for people who want to help with cleanup efforts after flood waters recede. [

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Donations can be made online via the

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Of mail a check payable to the "Mills County Flood Fund" to:

to assist with the phone bank; or call 712-520-4000.

Call Julie Lynes at 712-527-0011 to coordinate.

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Nebraska Farm Bureau has set up a Disaster Relief Fund at its foundation to provide emergency aid to Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and rural communities affected by recent storms and flooding.

: "100% of the donations will be distributed to Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and rural communities affected by the disasters."

A place for Farm Bureau members to seek and offer help, as well as share information during tough times. [

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Apply for aid:

The organization is collecting donations — monetary and agricultural support — to be distributed to Nebraska cattle producers affected by the recent floods and other natural disasters.

If you would like to donate hay, feed, fencing materials, or volunteer help or equipment; or if you are seeking assistance yourself, call the Nebraska Department of Agriculture at 1-800-831-0550.

Be prepared to share your name, contact information, type and number of livestock, location — including your county of resident — what assistance you are seeking and how urgent your need is.

Help with flood relief efforts at Offutt AFB.

To help with base clean-up, email the Offutt AFB Chapel

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to find — or share posts — about community events you can participate in to help victims of the Heartland Floods.

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson reminds Nebraskans to donate with care and avoid charity scams in response to recent weather damage and flooding. [

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