The Little Sioux River has had a history of flooding Northwest Iowa towns during high river level events.
THat has meant troublesome flooding that has impacted homes, parks and businesses in Spencer, Cherokee and other towns over decades.
Now, an updated comprehensive study of the Little Sioux River by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers appears to be in the works.
Explore Okoboji reported that a meeting was held with municipal leaders along the river. Spencer City Manager Kevin Robinson said a cost benefit analysis could look into the costs of making more substantial flooding prevention, versus what those measures could protect in terms of homes and other pieces.
Robinson said the Corps of Engineers study would take about a year and could begin in spring 2027.
The last time a Little Sioux River study similar to this was done was 1971.
