Flooding and road hazards rise with Iowa storms and flood levels
The article reports rising river levels in Iowa with the Upper Iowa at Dorchester at 15.9 feet and Cedar River near Cedar Rapids climbing nearly 3 feet. It notes widespread road washouts, closures, flooded basements, and strain on Cedar Rapids and Iowa City sewage facilities amid continued rain and thawing snow.
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Weather pattern brings warmth, rain, and flooding threats
A broad warm front pushed into the U S midsection with rising temperatures and heavy precipitation. Flood risks grew in the Midwest as ice jams and rain melt strained rivers. a Coast Guard cutter aided Michigan rivers while record highs were set in San Francisco and other Western cities.
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National temperature extremes reported for Thursday
The low was 13 degrees in Houston Maine while the high reached 86 degrees in Laredo Texas. This regional temperature contrast highlights a broad swing across locations.
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Laredo
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Pan American Weather Summary Through Thursday
Forecast update shows Mexico City clouded with 67 to 84 temperatures while Barbados and Bermuda expect rain. San Juan and Kingston report tropical conditions with highs near 82 and 87 and tropical humidity. Vera Cruz and Trinidad show warm, unsettled weather with highs around 77 and 84.
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Local River Levels Reported on Cedar River at Waterloo and Coralville Lake
The Cedar River at Waterloo shows a rising level at 15 with a reading of 678.65 while the Cedar River at Coralville Lake shows rising levels at 6.40 and 6.14.
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Farmers and lawmakers clash over farm credit relief plan
Filibuster continues against Meese confirmation as Dole cautions farmers and bankers not to expect immediate credit relief. Democrats reject a compromise seen as insufficient, while Grassley and Biden express cautious support for further steps before planting season. Harkin warns of a protracted fight and long weekend ahead.
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Iowa
Lowell Jenkins
D-Montrose
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Commodity Credit Corporation
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Lowa
Joe Biden
Harkin
Taxes on Farm Aid Sparks House Debate in Iowa
The Iowa House debates a sales tax hike to fund a 65 million program to reduce farm loan rates and preserve farmland values. Republicans criticize the plan as tax heavy while Democrats call it a bargain to protect rural economies and prevent bank and farm failures. Local options for taxes and bonds are included.
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