When a flood like that happens, you expect some official to show up with a megaphone and a plan,” Hansen said. “Instead, it ...

The Sioux City Rotary Club honored Renae Hansen for her efforts to assist McCook Lake residents during last summer's historic ...

Renae Hansen of the McCook Lake Izaak Walton League was given the Service Above Self Award for her work on helping her ...

Hansen knows whose homes those are, too. Boats, trailers, lawnmowers and cars were all washed into the lake on the night of June 23, 2024. Most were recovered, but one car remained missing until now.

Renee Hansen is the Democratic candidate for Midland County Commission District One in the Nov. 5, 2024 general election. Photo Provided by Renee Hansen.

As Hansen said, progress is being made to bring the McCook Lake community back, but there is still a long way to go. “This is a big step forward, but boy, we still really need a lot of help ...

Hansen knows whose homes those are, too. Boats, trailers, lawnmowers and cars were all washed into the lake on the night of June 23, 2024. Most were recovered, but one car remained missing until now.