Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced Thursday he will meet next month with seven U.S. Governors who represent states impacted by the recent flooding of the Missouri River.
Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman will host the meeting in Omaha on August 19th. Governors Terry Branstad (IA), Jack Dalrymple (ND), Dennis Daugaard (SD), and a representative for Matt Mead (WY) also will attend to discuss flood control issues. Jay Nixon (MO) and Brian Schweitzer (MT) are also invited.
Additionally, the governors plan to invite representatives from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to the meeting. More details will be announced closer to the meeting date.
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