Flood fears rise as Coralville Lake spillway nears capacity
Iowa City and Coralville face renewed flood risk as Coralville Lake’s spillway nears 711 feet. Officials warn this is the highest concern since 1993, with 12 000 cfs expected to hold back spillover if rains hold. Sandbagging, volunteer help, and school district readiness accompany ongoing river-flood precautions.
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Flood precautions in Iowa City and Coralville seek volunteers
Iowa City offers sand and sandbags at multiple locations including the Sand Lake Facility near South Gilbert Street and McCollister Boulevard and near Taft Speedway. Coralville invites volunteers at Edgewater Drive from Quarry Road to Seventh Street with updates online. Call the streets department at 319 356 5181 for questions.
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Coralville Lake levels and flow forecasts released
Corps of Engineers reports Coralville Lake water at 706.78 feet Wednesday with forecast rising to 707.86. Normal level is 683 feet. Spillway at 712 feet. Inflow 21 000 cubic feet per second, current outflow 10 000, planned outflow 12 000. Source contact Lane Plugge.
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Iowa Republicans face razor-thin primaries in county races
Close matchups show Teahen and Miller-Meeks in a recount standoff as absentee and provisional ballots could swing the result. Reed leads Eichhorn in the Senate race by about 400 votes, with leaders urging unity and canvass results pending. Harkin plans to respond after official tallies.
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Senate Fails Late Night Vote Over Climate Bill
The climate bill stalled in the Senate after an eight hour reading and a late night quorum call. Majority Leader Reid accused Republicans of stalling while a GOP memo was cited. A procedural motion to end debate and force a showdown vote followed, failing 28 to 27.
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Obama’s Iowa journey helped shape campaign momentum
In Cedar Rapids and beyond, locals recall Barack Obama’s first Iowa stops and how the town hall formats and early appearances helped test and temper expectations. Residents credit Iowa with fueling his path toward the nomination and remember Kennedy era comparisons as he built a nationwide campaign.
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Clinton ends bid as Obama nears nominating victory
Clinton ends her presidential bid under pressure from party leaders as Obama clinches the delegates needed to win the primary race. Obama travels to a high profile Park Avenue fundraiser with Sarah Jessica Parker and Caroline Kennedy present as Johnson pushes for Clinton on the ticket while Rangel doubts the strategy.
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