Flooding in Cedar Rapids damages and deaths tallied
city officials report 700 help calls 240 damaged locations and 25 homes with basement problems while 37 homes deemed unsafe. $2 million street damage and 20 rescues. Logan Blake 17 died after storm runoff swept into a city storm sewer. River crest projection updated as Cedar River nears flood stage.
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Ron Corbett
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City Changes Cleanup Plan Amid Historic River Floods
The city shifts to broad debris pickup for water and sewer damage in Linn and Johnson counties. Damaged trees and material can be left at the curb with no wood chopping required. Crews focus on flood protection as river nears its crest and may begin debris pickup next week if weather allows, potentially taking several days to completion.
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Dave Elgin
Linn County approves debris pickup in storm areas
The Linn County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to organize debris collection for Toddville and Monroe Township from July 21 to 25. Road crews reported 800 to 1,000 locations needing attention and residents will receive cards enabling free disposal at two Solid Waste Agency landfills. A debris pickup was also planned for Viola, and a Wright Brothers Boulevard road project will not be postponed.
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High water dampens Fourth of July plans across Iowa
Eastern Iowa boaters face unsafe waters as floods close boat ramps and campsites from Coralville Lake to the Cedar and Wapsipinicon rivers. Officials urge life jackets and warn Mississippi flood levels will rise with debris clogs.
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Central City
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Federal funding delays threaten Iowa construction funding
Iowa faces a potential shortfall of 20 to 25 million dollars by mid August as federal reimbursements for road and transit projects slow under a new cash management plan. The Highway Trust Fund is expected to run dry by August end, prompting reduced payments and twice monthly reimbursements. Local officials anticipate minimal immediate impact but may shift funding to city and county projects or raise property taxes to cover gaps.
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Linn County
Linda Langston
Linn
Dave Elgin
Kent Ralston
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