Storm damage blocks roads in Prairieburg area

Heard on: Linn IA Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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we have trees down everywhere, poles down.

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I'll probably try and have you page Monticello for manpower and chainsaws.

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Several cities coming.

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I'll see what Coggon is doing, maybe they can come down too, or if anybody's in the neighborhood want to come up with the man.

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And our change up.

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You are welcome.

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10-4, if you want to call for service created for this, I know Coggon is going up to Delaware County for the same thing up there.

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10-4, maybe page Animosa also.

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10-4, I'm going to page you, Central City,

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Animosa, Monticello.

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I'm assuming the storm's probably headed that direction, so I'm not sure what help we're going to get, but I'll see what I can do.

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10-4, thank you.

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Go for 194.

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We're clearing the roadway just north of our pole, and we'll be headed back.

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Carry on, Main Street's clear for tonight.

8/7/2026 03:46 PM

Road Closure

Main St, Prairieburg, IA 52219

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As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports widespread storm damage with trees and utility poles down in the Prairieburg area. Multiple nearby towns are being paged for manpower and chainsaws. Crews report the roadway just north of a damaged pole cleared and Main Street apparently clear for the night.