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Shelter volunteers, residents ask Indianola to restore Kyakota funding as operating shortfall widens
Summary
Representatives and volunteers from Kyakota animal shelter told council members the nonprofit ran a $167,663 shortfall after providing $221,663 worth of services for the city in 2024 and asked the council to keep local animal-control funding in Indianola rather than contracting to Des Moines or Polk County.
Representatives of Kyakota animal shelter and dozens of supporters urged the Indianola City Council on March 3 to restore or maintain city funding for local animal-control services, saying the nonprofit cannot sustain rising operating costs without municipal support.
Nathan Rasco, identified as president of Kyakota's board, told the council Kyakota responded 24/7 to stray animals, assisted police and residents, held animals for quarantine and maintained an adoption program. He said the shelter handled 316 dogs and cats for Indianola in 2024; 149 were reclaimed by owners, six died of illness, one was euthanized at the city's direction and six…
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