Branstad Issues Proclamation to Help Flood-affected Businesses

The Big Soo Terminal complex, lower left, and south of Sioux City, Iowa, along the Missouri River which continues to rise overflowing its banks as the Corp of Engineers continues to increase the flow of water through dams north of the Siouxland area Friday, June 3, 2011. The Corp of Engineers continues to increase the flow of water through dams north of the Siouxland area. The Missouri River dams were built to control periodic spring flooding and provide hydropower, irrigation and other benefits after Congress passed the Flood Control Act of 1944. (AP Photo/Mercy Air Care-Sioux City, Jerry Mennenga) MAGS OUT; NO SALES

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Jun 14, 2011 at 10:23 AM CDT

Story Updated: Jun 14, 2011 at 10:23 AM CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has issued a proclamation to help car and travel trailer dealers and vehicle recycling companies affected by flooding along the Missouri River.

Branstad issued the proclamation Monday.

Iowa code provisions and fees associated with the operation of the sale of new and used vehicles and travel trailers, and for performing vehicle recycling have been suspended for 30 days.

The move allows businesses to move vehicles and establish lots away from their principle business locations. The proclamation will affect businesses in Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie and Woodbury counties.

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