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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 2013
Page
1
The 1981 Gazette notes Cedar Rapids as conservative while Iowa City is seen as liberal. Across the nation a Russian adoption ban strands 330 U.S. families, leaving many prospective adopters in uncertainty.
Johnson County Emergency Management warns that Iowa River flooding will continue with up to 60 structures at risk. Officials express cautious optimism as a dry spell reduces immediate threats, with Coralville Lake levels expected to crest near 712.8 feet by weekend and spillway flow anticipated at 712 feet on Thursday.
Xavier claims its sixth state soccer title after a tight win against Storm Lake. The late-game victory secures the championship in a dramatic finish, highlighting Xavier’s season as it caps the title run.
The Gazette announces postponement of part two in the Surviving the Surge series due to ongoing flood threat. The three part special will resume later with updated coverage reflecting this month’s flood recovery challenges.
Mandatory evacuations began at 4 p m for areas along Land Road SE 560th Street to Highway 22 Lola Lane SE and Tri County Bridge Road in southern Johnson County. Voluntary notices covered Winter Eagle River Bend and Fountain Court SE with potential mandatory status today. Evacuations also extend to Swan Lake Road NE River Front Estates NE and Izaak Walton Road south of Iowa City. Iowa City road closures include Dubuque Street and the 800 block of Normandy Drive with cautions on Gilbert Street and Stevens Drive. Pump protection is in place but rising flood waters may force further closures including Rocky Shore Drive and possibly Iowa Avenue. Motorists should use Highway 6 when possible and watch for water on roads.
Officials urge drivers to allow extra commute time due to spillover traffic from closures elsewhere. No Coralville street closures currently exist. residents can check Iowa City and Johnson County updates on official sites.
The Cedar River in Cedar Rapids was forecast to crest at 18.5 feet after sunrise, down from an earlier 19.8 feet after the USGS found the Waterloo gauge overstated by 0.9 feet. The NWS reanalyzed data and lowered downstream crest expectations, while floodwater forced Edgewood Road bridge closure in Cedar Rapids.
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