14 Jul 1993
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1993
Page
1
President Clinton declared the entire state a disaster area as rains resumed across Iowa. Gov. Branstad calls it the worst natural disaster in state history, with Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Iowa City among affected cities. Flooding continues to push annual rainfall toward record highs and strain budgets.
Gazette reports border-to-border flooding in 1993 with 12,000 displaced, water supply ruined in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids sewage plant knocked out, Davenport downtown inundated, highways closed and crops smothered. State officials note surprisingly few deaths amid historic flooding. Dave Miller of Emergency Management.
Cedar Rapids landscape architect Arnie Kluber goes public with plans to convert blighted sites into parks, playgrounds, and flower gardens in the city. Details in Neighbors page 3.
A man dubbed the love bandit received 13 additional months of incarceration after pleading to use a false Social Security number. Details appear on page 3B.
The American League won 9 to 3 extending its All-Star game winning streak to six in a row. Details on page 10.
A lighthearted note notes that weasels do well on Wall Street while bulls and bears rant about the market. The quip frames commentary on investment trends in a humorous way.
Cedar Valley Viewpoint reports Youth Plus volunteers from Iowa and Wisconsin join Cedar Rapids residents to clean paint and repair homes. The Thursday Gazette highlights teen efforts to aid the needy and foster community support.
Des Moines area faces rising flood waters hampering access to clean water for about 250 000 residents. Federal disaster chief James Witt sees a 250 million preliminary damage estimate for Des Moines area as he tours swamped Polk County.
President Clinton cut short his Hawaiian trip to tour flood regions along the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers. Sen. Tom Harkin said the visit would include talking with flood victims and volunteers. Officials warned of more rain as 12,000 Iowans evacuated and Des Moines area power and water services faced extended disruptions.
Local officials report floodwaters receding as residents in Cedar Rapids scramble to plug drains. The city urges documenting losses for tax deductions while statewide road projects face wet weather delays and the nearby sewage plant works toward normal operations.
Iowa City braces for a flood peak possibly the worst yet as the Army Corps prepares to release up to 26 000 cfs from Coralville Lake at 7 am. The release could push the Iowa River to about 28 feet, with a three hour lag before the impact hits Iowa City. Roads closed and detours set as officials warn of rising water and possible supply threats.
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