2016 Iowa floods shape Eastern Iowas communities
The Cedar River and Turkey and Upper Iowa rivers caused widespread damage in 2016. Elkader Decorah Freeport Cedar Rapids faced floods with evacuations shelters and costly repairs. Obama declared federal aid for 19 counties tied to at least 22 million in losses. Gazette readers named Cedar Rapids flooding the story of the year.
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Iowa Republicans Take Control as 87th General Assembly Opens
Republicans hold 59-40 in the House and 29-20-1 in the Senate and prepare to shift power at Terrace Hill. With Branstad likely moving to an ambassador post, Kim Reynolds would lead, as GOP lawmakers pursue tax cuts, deregulation, voting law changes, gun rights expansion, abortion limits, and new education options when the session begins January 9.
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