Cedar Rapids weighs flood protection plan with Culver aid
City Hall seeks help from Gov. Culver as Cedar Rapids weighs a flood protection system for downtown. The Army Corps may approve levees and walls if cost benefits meet rules, with a final report due by year end. City officials advocate west-side protection and removable walls amid a projected 150 to 175 million per river side plus 50 million for movable barriers.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Chet Culver
Army Corps of Engineers
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Ron Corbett
Prosser
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Corbett
Quaker
Cargill
Cedar Lake
Corps
FEMA rules leave garages standing in Cedar Rapids flood zone
In Cedar Rapids, over a dozen detached garages and outbuildings remain after flood related demolitions. FEMA will not pay to remove standalone sheds or garages unless health threats exist, delaying final site clearance for 30 to 60 days as city plans funding for remaining structures.
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Cedar Rapids Homes Leave 100-Year Flood Plain
About 50 northwest Cedar Rapids homeowners along the Vinton Ditch area won relief as city maps updated. A site survey moved most William Court NW 24th Street NW 26th Street Court NW and E Avenue NW out of the flood plain, removing flood insurance requirements for current and new owners. Mayor Ron Corbett praised organized community action and city staff, noting ongoing efforts to improve ditch water flow.
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Rick Smith
Cedar Rapids
Vinton Ditch
William Court NW
24Th Street NW
26Th Street Court NW
E Avenue NW
Ron Corbett
Bob Short
William Ct. NW
Corbett
Fire at vacant flood-damaged Cedar Rapids home under investigation
Fire investigators say lightning or a squatter likely started the 6:30 a.m. blaze at 1442 Second St. SE Cedar Rapids. Crews attacked from outside, the 1 1/2 story dwelling deemed structurally unsound after the 2008 flood. No injuries.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Second St
Sinclair
Fire Department
Greg Buelow
Buelow
Jeff Raasch
the Gazette
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