An Iowa organization and resident are working to help victims of the Oklahoma tornado which devastated the town of Moore in Monday’s E-F-five tornado that killed 24.

Greater Des Moines YMCA’s are in the midst of a donation drive for those in Oklahoma. The Y is asking for asking for donations of work gloves, dust masks, nutritious, non-perishable food and gift cards, since the Red Cross is covering basic needs items.

The resident who is helping those hurt by the tornadoes is Mary Dooley of Marshalltown.

Dooley will leave from the Des Moines Airport to lend her assistance, Friday. The local Red Cross says it anticipates more deployments in the next few days.

The marathon bombings in Boston not only shocked a city, but shocked a nation. Several groups have done their part to show their solidarity with organized runs but one Marshalltown man has gone further.

Manny Garcia is running 3 marathon-length runs in memory of the three victims of that tragic day. With two runs down, the last 26.2 mile stretch will be done Saturday.

“The bombing at the Boston Marathon was a tragic event that has and will continue to affect many people. This is my response. May we rise up and share love and compassion with those who are hurting,” Garcia said on his fundraising page.

So far the 31 year old has raised over $600 but hopes to raise much more. Money will go to aid the victims of the explosion.

To learn more about his run, visit Garcia's fundraising page.

Marshall County Sheriff`s deputies killed a dog they say was dangerous. The owner says the dog was targeted because it was a pit bull.

Jasmine Anderson buried her best friend this week.  Her beloved pitbull, named Fabio, was shot by a  Sheriff’s Deputy.   Fabio had run off twice this week from his rural home.  Police say the dog was terrorizing neighbors and lunged at a deputy.  Anderson says police over reacted.

“He was just a sweet dog.  He was loving.  He was six years old.  His joints were starting to get a little achy from being a little older and he spent most of his time playing with the kids or just enjoying time laying out in the yard,” Anderson said.