FEMA homes moved from Iowa at taxpayer cost
FEMA says 232 mold plagued mobile homes were brought to Iowa at an average of 7100 each, totaling about 1.647 million, and will be replaced with a different design. Officials cited removal costs and questioned origin hubs in Hope Arkansas and other sites as damage is addressed in Cedar Rapids with Lt. Gov. Patty Judge and federal coordinators present.
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Online updates help flood-hit community stay informed
Local businesses and organizations use websites and social media to share flood news and aid. Benz Beverage Depot posts a grand reopening, Zins thanks helpers and pledges recovery efforts, while Cedar Rapids entities like Guaranty Bank and Theatre Cedar Rapids coordinate relief.
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University of Iowa records external funding at 386.2 million
The University of Iowa reported a record 386.2 million dollars in external funding for the past budget year, with a 2.2 percent year over year rise. Officials warn recent flood damage could affect future support, though health sciences remained largely intact while physical and chemical sciences suffered.
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Cedar Rapids schools seek 6 million for flood displaced students
Cedar Rapids leaders plan to request 6 million dollars from the federal government to fund services and free meals for hundreds of flood displaced students this school year. About 1,800 district youths live in flood zones, with homelessness definitions extending to doubled up or temporary living situations. Even if denied, districts must provide meals, transportation and health care under McKinney-Vento, affecting last year’s 700 homeless students and possibly tripling as classes begin August 26.
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