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Tornado Rips Covington Cedar Rapids Area. Neighbors Help
A Sunday night F2 tornado struck Covington and nearby Cedar Rapids causing major and moderate damages to about a dozen houses. Neighbors and strangers aided salvage efforts while residents assessed losses and awaited insurance adjustments. Authorities noted winds 110 to 130 mph and a storm path through the Peace Avenue area.
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Linda Parks
Don
Cindy Potter
National Weather Service
Covington
Peace Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Don Zeller
Larry
Sherry Adams
Peace Avenue NW
Potter
Don Potter