Iowa City Area Bypasses Sewage Plants Amid Heavy Rains
Iowa City North Liberty and Coralville bypass wastewater systems to avoid backups as Johnson Linn counties face record rainfall. Iowa City treats wells after river intake shut. Coralville and Cedar Rapids report max capacity and predictive end by weekend. University of Iowa shifts to campus wells for drinking water.
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Coralville Lake rises as floods loom no imminent danger
Coralville Lake levels climbed after North Liberty gauged 8.28 inches of rain in 28 hours, prompting reduced outflow from 4050 to 1000 cfs. Elevation rose from 679 to 686 feet, with crest projected near 699 feet next Wednesday. Officials caution no major flood expected but monitor conditions closely.
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Gazette Subscription Rates and Contact Information
The Gazette publishes daily in Cedar Rapids Iowa and lists subscription rates by carrier motor route and mail. It provides in state and out of state yearly prices and postal contact details including postmaster and subscription service numbers.
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Gazette
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Mayflower Hill Mudslide Damages Cars At UI Parking Lot
University of Iowa officials say the Mayflower Residence Hall hillside behind the dorm remains stable after a mudslide that damaged five cars in the Mayflower parking lot around 11 30 p m Wednesday. Engineering crews report the slope is stable and debris came from the top of the bluff. Officials note the hillside is not UI property and residents have been advised to avoid the far eastern edge of the south lot with alternate parking offered at Hancher Auditorium.
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