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Cedar Rapids Ellis Boat Harbor Restored as River Community
The Ellis Boat Harbor in Cedar Rapids, a longtime houseboat hub, faced stranding after the 2008 flood with 70 of 140 boats damaged. City officials added stricter docking and flotation rules to allow boats to return, preserving a neighborhood on the water that locals cherish for recreation and gatherings.
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Thompson
Ellis Boat Harbor
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Jim Kaas
Cedar Boat Club
Kaas
Iowa