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    ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
    Expires: July 20, 2025 @ 1:00pm
    PRECAUTIONARY
    You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
    LOCATIONS
    WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
    INFO1
    WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Hancock, Henderson, Henry IL, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island and Warren, Iowa, including the following areas, Benton, Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Henry IA, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren and Washington, and northeast Missouri, including the following areas, Clark and Scotland.
    INFO2
    WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
    INFO3
    IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
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    ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms are expected across the watch area tonight into Sunday morning. Very high rainfall rates of 2 inches or greater in a short time are possible, which could lead to flash flooding particularly in urban areas. In addition, with the potential for repeated rounds of storms, some locations could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain with locally higher amounts possible. With saturated soils from previous rainfall, these rainfall rates and rainfall amounts will lead to an increased risk for flash flooding.

Henry and Stark County Health Department Celebrating Milestones for Department Employees

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The Henry and Stark County Health Department are honoring their milestone employees. From the Health Department:

“The Henry & Stark County Health Departments Announce Their 2023 Employee Service Award Recipients!”

The Henry and Stark County Health Departments’ and the Henry County Health Board are pleased to announce the 2023 Health Department Employee Service Award recipients. This year’s winners include:

Suzy Kendall, Homecare Assistant, 20 Years of Service

Cristy Bowman, Lead Homecare Assistant, 10 Years of Service

Terri Craig, Homecare Assistant, 10 Years of Service

Beverly Herrick, Homecare Assistant, 10 Years of Service

Missy Schilling, Home Services Director, 10 Years of Service

Cristina Berrios, Medical Assistant, 5 Years of Service

Rita Dahlquist, Homecare Assistant, 5 Years of Service

Veronica Martinez, Medical Assistant, 5 Years of Service

Karen Roesner, Homecare Assistant, 5 Years of Service

Gerri Scheider, Homecare Assistant, 5 Years of Service

Ramona VanLoo, Homecare Assistant, 5 Years of Service

Connie Vlahovich, Homecare Assistant, 5 Years of Service

Kiah Weston, Facilities Coordinator, 5 Years of Service

Health Department Public Health Administrator, Duane Stevens states, “The Henry County Board of Health recognizes that honest, loyal and qualified employees are the most valuable assets of the Health Department. It is because of their dedication and commitment that we have been able to contribute so much to the health and well-being of the community.”

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