Cedar Rapids uses simple river yardstick as reliable gauge
City officials rely on a homemade aluminum measuring stick attached to the flood wall opposite City Hall to monitor Cedar River levels. The device, coordinated with USGS gauges, proved crucial when higher tech readings failed during 2008 floods and helped correct a recent flood level projection after USGS data showed a higher river level upstream.
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Cedar Rapids seeks 15 million grant for interim flood plan success
Cedar Rapids plans to apply for a 15 million state grant to fund west side flood protection while using the interim plan to shield the city. City officials cite 1 million plus emergency costs, volunteer sandbag efforts in New Bohemia Czech Village and Kingston Village, and Corps backing for east side protection as Congress weighs WRDA 2013.
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Whitaker Seeks Senate Seat Highlighting Hawkeyes Era
U S attorney for the Southern District of Iowa and former Hawkeyes tight end used a campaign speech to cite football memories from 1989 to 1992 and the Rose Bowl. He argued the nation faces debt and opposed immigration reform as amnesty. He named Braley and Obama as leaders he cannot support.
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Iowa Lottery Numbers Drawn For Cash Game And Pick 3
The Monday results list the $100,000 Cash Game winning numbers 10 16 26 29 32. Pick 3 Midday and Evening draws show 0 5 6 and 1 5 3 respectively.
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