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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1984

Page

5

Bloomfield faces new year after three disasters in 1983

Bloomfield Iowa residents endured spring and summer droughts and heavy rains that devastated livestock and crops. The September 13 insolvency of Exchange Bank left depositors owed millions with only partial recovery expected, while residents rallied to support the chamber via a local fundraiser.

Bloomfield Iowa Iowa City Our Place Bloomfield Area Exchange Bank of Davis County

Bloomfield residents form drought relief effort and plan rebound

The Drought of 83 Committee drew national attention as Bloomfield faces bank closures and cash-flow woes. Federal disaster aid and loans aided farmers while residents plan Buy Bloomfield and arts festival upgrades, airport improvements, and local promotion to strengthen the county and rebuild the community.

Bloomfield Drought of 83 Committee Dawkins Chamber Reames Davis County

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