WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Des Moines, Iowa FEMA's Disaster Recovery Centers in Clay and Sioux counties will close permanently on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Iowa homeowners and renters affected by the flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until Oct. 22, 2024, to apply for FEMA assistance. The DRCs are open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed on Su  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Oct. 7, 2024: * * * SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN Secretary Blinken attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY KURT M. CAMPBELL 1:30 p.m. Deputy Secretary Campbell meets with the Quad STEM Fellows at the Department of State. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES RICHARD R. VERMA Deputy Secretary Verma is on travel to Iowa fro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Oct. 8, 2024: * * * SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN Secretary Blinken attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY KURT M. CAMPBELL Deputy Secretary Campbell attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES RICHARD R. VERMA Deputy Secretary Verma is on travel to Iowa from October 7-9, 2024. * * * UNDER S  more