Tornadoes pound Cedar Rapids Covington causing widespread damage
A pair of F2 tornadoes struck Covington and Cedar Rapids Sunday night, damaging homes and knocking out power to about 35,000 customers. Roofs were torn, debris filled yards, and downed lines left many without electricity as Red Cross provided aid and officials assessed damage.
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Covington
Wright
Peace Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids
National Weather Service
Jeff Zogg
Peace Ave. NW
Kestersons
Dave
Trudi
Caleb
Riley
Haley
Dave Kesterson
Mike Hegland
Floral Dr. NW
Zogg
Peace Avenue
Weather Service
Eastern
Iowa
Hegland
Floral Drive
Vinton
Kees Bronts
Netherlands
24Th St. Dr. SE
Alliant Energy
Lisha Coffey
Mediacom Cable
Mediacom
Todd Behrends
Mediacom North Central Region
Linn County Recorder's
First St
Red Cross
City crews work overtime after damaging storm across quadrant
Thomas reports widespread wind damage with 15 inch tree strikes and ripped roofs. Forester Faaborg cites about 200 trees destroyed, 100 on public property and 100 on private. Noelridge Park facilities suffered 30000 dollars in damage. WPC backflow caused sewage spill into Indian Creek estimated at 15000 gallons.
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Ellis Golf Course
Cedar Rapids
Thomas
City Street
Dalewood Ave
Eric Faaborg
Faaborg
Wade Wagner
Ellis, Bever and
Noelridge Parks
New
Noelridge Park
Wagner
WPC
Indian Creek Nature Center
Indian Creek
Pat Ball
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
DNR
Tama casino closure hits Tama County economy hard
The closure of the Tama casino on May 23 sends unemployment rising from 280 to 1100 and a 13.9 percent jobless rate. Local business owners fear ripple effects while new plant openings and startup activity offer cautious optimism. Experts warn benefits depend on casino reopening and continued town recovery.
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Toledo
Hogendorn
Tama County
Iowa
Tama
Carolyn Brownfield
Days Inn
Super 8
Tama Pack
Tama County Department of Human Services
John Daniels
Mental Health Clinic
Daniels
Iowa City Cedar Rapids ranking boost touted by business leaders
Mark Seckman of Priority One Cedar Rapids and Joe Rose of ICADG credit new rankings for education reliability and quality of life with attracting business. They say the Technology Corridor gains visibility and appeal for future expansion and relocation. Expansion Management notes the region as a top option for executives seeking growth sites.
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Mark Seckman
Priority One
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Iowa
Seckman
Joe Rose
The
Iowa City Area Development Group
Rose
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