Storm Lake, IA (KICD) — It’s been a while since there’s been a major rain event in Storm Lake. Last Friday Public Works Director Brandon Ripkey says his team was out unclogging storm sewers all over town due to rogue debris.

Ripkey is calling on residents of Storm Lake to help prevent the clutter from washing down the storm sewers.

Not only is clogging an issue, but garbage that does enter the storm sewer eventually finds it way to the lake.