Iowa City Flood Threat Persists as Lake Rises
The lake remains high at just above 707 feet with flood risk extending through much of the summer. officials project the Iowa River to crest near 25 feet at Iowa City while dam outflow seeks 19 500 cfs. Evacuations and berms are in place as damage totals approach 2 million dollars with potential losses rising to 23 million if flows reach 21 000 cfs.
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Cedar Rapids weighs long term flood plan despite tax vote
Cedar Rapids eyes a 500000 dollar plus long term flood protection system on both river sides after voters narrowly rejected a local-option sales tax for flood costs in 2011 and 2012. City officials report river levels receding and crews dismantling temporary defenses as New Bohemia area remains a focus.
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Kerry pressures Israelis and Palestinians to revive peace talks by Friday amid doubts in the region. He also seeks a July peace conference on Syria with Russia, while weighing arming rebels as Obama weighs options.
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