Tornadoes strike Cedar Rapids and Covington area
Tornadoes in Covington and Cedar Rapids produced 100 to 130 mph winds. About 35,000 Alliant Energy customers lost power, 15,500 remained without power, and 2,000 power lines with 100 poles were downed. At least 200 trees were destroyed including 18 at Brucemore mansion. The storm key path saw 25,000 lightning strikes over four hours ending at 1 a.m.
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Vilsack Tour To Inspect Tornado Damage In Iowa Cities
Governor Tom Vilsack will visit Cedar Rapids and Covington to survey tornado damage. The schedule lists 12 15 p.m. at the 400 block of Peace Avenue NW in Cedar Rapids and 1 15 p.m. in Covington.
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Storms cause scattered damage across Cedar Rapids area
Residents count blessings after the storm with photos and firsthand accounts. Damage assessments begin on crops and public facilities. Wind damage hits ball diamonds and dugouts while several Cedar Rapids schools report damage and power crews are restoring outages across the region.
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Storm aftermath photo tour online at Gazette Online
Online readers can view a photo tour of the storm aftermath at Gazette Online. The gallery showcases damaged properties, flooded streets, and emergency response scenes from the latest weather event.
Tama and Toledo hold on to hope for casino reopening
Two months after an internal tribal dispute led to the Mesk waki casino closure near Tama, residents and local businesses in Tama and Toledo remain hopeful for a quick settlement and renewed operations. Lenny Hogen dorn and Lois Hogen dorn of Toledo Cleaners say the casino and its staff supported their business.
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Storm spurs widespread damage and power losses in Cedar Rapids area
A Monday storm system spawned at least three tornadoes causing extensive damage from fallen trees. About 25 to 30 homes in Linn County suffered heavy damage with many more lightly affected. Power outages affected around 35,000 customers as Alliant Energy worked to restore service.
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Cedar Rapids Declares Storm Emergency For Cleanup
G R declares a storm emergency as City crews begin days of cleanup after Sun night storm. The first such alert since October 1997 ice event, enabling crews and dump trucks to remove storm debris curbside in manageable sizes through next Monday.
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Magazine ranks C R I C among top places to expand
Expansion Magazine places Des Moines at No 1 Cedar Rapids at No 6 and Iowa City at No 11 in its Mayor's Challenge study of 329 major metropolitan areas. The report evaluates each community's workforce and growth potential for companies seeking to locate or expand.
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Top 15 metro areas for expansion
Expansion Management magazine lists Des Moines Kansas City metro area Omaha Minneapolis Seattle Cedar Rapids Lexington Ky Fargo North Carolina Columbia South Carolina Lincoln Iowa City Dallas Richmond Petersburg Virginia Austin Texas Cincinnati as promising markets for growth. The ranking highlights diverse regions with strong business climates and expanding economies.
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Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson eyes more wins and prize money
Cedar Rapids golfer Zach Johnson pursues additional victories and larger paydays as he chases success beyond recent wins. The county fair features 10 commercial booths provided by Hlas and FAIR BUSINESS. Iowa Today notes the public relations boost for participants.
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Surf fashions lift Tomorrow Land event in sand and sea spirit
Tomorrow Land shoppers embrace a beach themed edition with surf wear and coast inspired looks. Accent TODAY 7554 notes a Wednesday window as attendees skim fashion trends and seasonal silhouettes.
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