Kerndt Brothers Banks accepting donations to American Red Cross following most recent tornadoes in Iowa

Thursday, July 19, central Iowa experienced multiple tornadoes causing destruction in Pella, Bondurant and Marshalltown. More than 625 homes were either totally destroyed or heavily damaged. These people had little to no warning as these storms quickly developed.

One of the local agencies that responded immediately is the American Red Cross.  As of July 23, the Red Cross had served 30,570 meals and snacks, distributed 16,007 relief items and surveyed the amount of damaged homes.  The organization plans to continue to serve at least 1,000 hot meals twice a day until there is no longer a need.

Kerndt Brothers Bank is teaming up with the American Red Cross by accepting contributions which will be sent to the Red Cross to continue to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. People turn to the Red Cross in their darkest hours looking for relief and help during their time of recovery.

Canisters will be located at all six Kerndt Brothers Bank locations to enable people to easily contribute to this recent cause that is so fresh in people’s minds after seeing the footage and photos following the tornadoes. Those Kerndt Brothers Bank locations include Waukon, Lansing, Decorah, Clermont, West Union and Cedar Rapids.

Those who prefer can also donate by visiting the Red Cross website at redcross.org/donate or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. Those preferring to mail their contribution may use the following address: American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37864, Boone, IA 50037-0864. Donations will be accepted until August 24 of this year.