Hope and high water in Iowa's flood zone

It's the worst flood in nearly a century. In southeastern Iowa, they've been comparing it to Hurricane Katrina. And Best Friends has been called in by local authorities to save desperate animals stranded on balconies, rooftops and levees.

Professional racecar driver Andrew Prendeville will donate proceeds from this weekend's race - which is being run in Iowa - to Best Friends' efforts rescuing animals from the devastating floods that have hit the state.

Through his Racing Laps for Best Friends promotion, Andrew raises money at every race of the Firestone Indy Lights season. The funds go to Best Friends, but this is just the second time they would be allotted to a specific purpose. Last year, proceeds from twin races at Watkins Glen, New York, went to the Pets Alive sanctuary in upstate New York. Best Friends was helping to save the troubled organization.

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