Teens swept into storm sewer at Cedar Lake search ongoing
Cedar Rapids firefighters hunted last night for a 17-year-old boy swept into a storm sewer after playing Frisbee near Arthur Elementary. A second teen entered the shaft trying to help and surfaced at Cedar Lake then walked to St Luke's Hospital in shock but with no major injuries. Crews used sewer schematics and boat patrols to trace possible paths while families waited at E Avenue NE and Oakland Road NE.
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Storms Slam Eastern Iowa Floods and Mud Darken Cedar Rapids
Heavy rains drenched eastern Iowa with two to five inches of precipitation causing mudslides and flooding in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar River is forecast to crest near major flood stage as Gov Branstad issues a disaster proclamation for Linn Jones Cedar Adair and Guthrie counties.
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Century-old Bertram bridge washed into Big Creek
In Bertram, two one-lane bridges dated back two centuries were funded inadequately for repairs. Sunday night heavy rain caused one bridge to wash away into Big Creek. Mayor James Drakos called the loss "unfortunate" as officials begin recovery.
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Ely Street
Flood threat widens as Iowa River hemmed in by floods
Two flood fronts threaten Johnson County Iowa City and Coralville with the Iowa River flood surge and storm driven flash floods. Officials warn roads will remain dangerous as the Coralville Dam releases increase from 7 000 to as high as 17 000 cubic feet per second.
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Storm Strikes City Causing Damages and Temporary Hospital Diversions
Severe weather impacts residents with property damage as Mercy Medical Center diverts patients to St. Luke's. The Northern Corridor faces cleanup challenges while several Kernels staff members report injuries. Additional storm photos and an online interactive map are available.
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