Long recovery path outlined for Johnson County flood areas
Johnson County leaders including Lombardo and Fausett discussed long term plans after severe flooding. Iowa City Coralville and the US coordinated relief while residents assess damages. Coralville cites over 750000 in municipal flood costs and about 150 businesses and 300 homes affected. Iowa City reports roughly 250 homes 50 businesses and one church damaged with losses near 231 million.
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Joneses stay in flood home despite water damage
William and Susan Jones of Iowa City describe their flood experience as waters rose through their basement and they moved into a rented condo while volunteers piled sandbags and pumps fought in their yard. They may consider a buyout if repairs prove unviable.
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Floods of 2008 deepen in Eastern Iowa aftermath
Gazette Online presents more coverage of the 2008 floods in Eastern Iowa. View photos and videos, read stories, and follow ongoing rescues, damage assessments, and relief efforts as communities recover.
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June flooding in Iowa worst natural disaster on record
The June floods swept through about 100 cities with nine inland rivers reaching record levels. Some 40 000 Iowans fled homes as more than 1 500 miles of roads were damaged. About 78 of 99 counties were declared presidential disaster areas with federal aid available. Palo in Linn County bore the brunt with most homes and businesses flooded.
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Unprecedented Flooding Hits Cedar and Elkader
Gov. Chet Culver described Iowa’s flood as unprecedented in power and destruction. Elkader suffered its worst flood as the Turkey River rammed through town. Damage reached 8 million in Elkader and 3 billion across the state with millions of acres of crops wiped out. Higher food prices feared this winter.
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