Downtown Cedar Rapids rebuilds online hub for flood recovery
The Cedar Rapids Downtown District and local institutions redirected their Web sites to flood resources and recovery updates. Guaranty Bank added relief links. Horizons and the Cedar Rapids school district posted staff updates. Theatre Cedar Rapids and University of Iowa used social media and blogs to inform the public and coordinate volunteers and resources.
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Flood disrupts high tech labs causes billions in damages
Technology Labs suffered about 8 million in building damage and 34 million in content loss. Cohen notes disruption to research programs while Ann Rickett s says agencies will be flexible on rules. NSF has received 15 flood related proposals including laser mapping of the Iowa River basin. Federal funding remains flat amid wars and a weak economy.
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UI research funding tops NIH led totals in 2008
The University of Iowa fiscal 2008 research funding rose with NIH support and other external sources. UI ranked 18th among publics for federally financed R D, with medicine at 193.9 million, liberal arts and sciences 39.8 million, public health 39.2 million, and engineering 25.5 million. Fourteen researchers earned 1 million plus.
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FEMA Iowa mold issue stalls temporary housing plan
Cedar Rapids officials debate mold cleanup versus moving FEMA temporary homes after a sighting in an exterior compartment. Judge urges Midwest manufactured homes to replace current units while stressing health and safety, with ongoing talks to meet housing mission.
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School district mulls rides for displaced students after floods
The Cedar Rapids district may fund free transportation back to original or planned schools for homeless and displaced students. About 15 buses, gas money for parent drives, and bus-system coordination are considered as the district awaits housing data to plan routes. 1600 of 1800 displaced students identified. 69 percent want to stay at their old schools. Contact details and numbers included.
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