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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2017
Page
7
David Owens, owner of Mad Modern in Cedar Rapids, says his retro furniture store still faces destruction from the 2016 flood. He describes a lingering construction zone, water damage, and delayed insurance funds while continuing limited Saturday sales to stay afloat. He aims to be fully operational in 2017.
Owner Tom Slaughter says his bar on 1400 Third St SE is thriving after floodwater receded. He notes customers return for good service and food, while he faced pumps and carbon monoxide exposure during the flood clean up. He criticizes barrier placement but remains hopeful amid revived business.
Bruening's Schera's Algerian American Restaurant in Elkader faced repeated closures as the Turkey River rose to 22 feet, flooding the building for about 20 to 25 days with $20 000 to $24 000 in revenue losses and $10 000 in spoilage and damage. The owner plans to stay rooted in the community despite ongoing flood risk.
Erin Golly, a Freeport resident in Decorah Iowa, had four feet of floodwater in her basement causing about $60 000 in damage. The family installed a backyard berm and will adjust landscaping to protect the home from future floods.
The CSPS Hall and nearby fire station suffered only basement water exposure after the flood. Legion Arts moved items off the first floor, canceled one concert, rescheduled another, with flood costs about 50 000 covered by insurance and a local grant.
In September the Cedar River forced NewBo City Market vendors to evacuate and move stock to Vinton. Carmen Legaspi and her husband Carlos evacuated La Reyna to Vinton, which remained operational despite losses. they loaned 7000 dollars to relocate and resume sales.
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