Postville Fire Update--Fire Ruled Accidental and Postville Food Pantry Taking Money Donations
- Jul 30
- 1 min read
About 75-percent of the Agri Star Meat & Poultry plant in Postville was destroyed by fire on Wednesday. The fire has been ruled accidental and started in the laundry room with no injuries reported. 600-employees have been effected by the fire. In a Facebook Post, the company says they are currently evaluating its short-term plans and recovery strategy while thanking first responders and the community for their support.
Money donations can be sent to
The Postville Food Pantry
Box 1129
Postville,IA 52162
If you need to contact someone from the pantry use this email:
Also the 2026 Postville Fire Community Support Fund has been established to help individuals and families through the Allamakee County Community Foundation and Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque. Donations can be made online at dbqfoundation.org/PostvilleFire. Checks made out to 2026 Postville Fire Community Support Fund can be mailed to:
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque 700 Locust St., Suite 195 Dubuque, IA 52001
N95 masks are available FREE to the public at the following Postville locations:
1. Veterans Memorial Postville Clinic
2. Emplify by Gundersen Clinic
3. La Canasta Supermarket
4. Postville City Offices
5. Postville Library
6. Fidelity Bank
7. Freedom Bank
8. Kwik Star
9. Casey’s
10. Northeast Iowa Wellness Center
Free masks are also available at Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care at 12 East Main, Waukon.
If businesses are in need of masks for employees or patrons, please contact us.
Call us at 563-568-5660 with questions!
