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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 2008
Page
9
Iowa transportation planners say Coralville Lake waters are rising but do not expect Interstate 380 closures as in 1993. Cathy Cutler notes the lake reached 716.7 feet in July 1993, about two feet above the current projected crest of 714.7 feet expected June 17.
Barack Obama plans a Wednesday Cedar Rapids town hall style forum as part of an economic policy tour. The invitation only event marks his return to Iowa since becoming the presumptive nominee and details remain unreleased.
The Cedar Rapids school board adapts to Iowa election law shifting terms to four years from 2009 and moving elections to odd years. Incumbents Ann Rosenthal Mary Meisterling Judy Goldberg Ken Childress Keith Westerkamp John Laverty Melissa Kiliper Ernst will see term changes with no 2010 election and end dates stretched through 2015.
Marion Independent School board weighs options for complying with Iowa's new law starting 2010. One plan lengthens Ames term while shortening Huntoon’s to 2010 based on last election votes. The alternative extends both Ames and Huntoon to 2011, shortening a fall candidate’s term to one year.
Cedar River is forecast to crest near Palo above 20 feet, threatening 50 percent of the town if it reaches 20 and 80 percent at 22 feet. Linn County emergency officials urge preparedness while officials warn not to panic as predictions evolve. Sandbags guard manholes and sewage stations to prevent contamination while volunteers work at City Hall lot.
The city of Palo calls volunteers to sandbag starting at 8 a.m. at the Palo Community Center to reach 20 000 filled bags. Dozens worked by afternoon as AE GON and Duane Arnold Nuclear Energy Power Plant volunteers joined locals. Mayor pro tempore Beauregard praised the effort while residents along the river watched flood waters approach their homes.
Monticello officials watched the Maquoketa River recede from the Waste water Treatment Plant late Monday. Dana Edwards said the crest was about three feet below the 2002 flood, and limited water use remains in effect while crews inspect for damage. The city repaired 2002 damage with a federal grant and now has flood insurance for the plant.
Cedar Rapids officials consider closing open loop geothermal systems after Iowa officials question long term groundwater effects. The committee backs closed loop where possible and reinjection if needed, with Kennedy Taft and Harding sites under study for system types and drilling needs.
Todd Dorman laments relentless storms from winter to spring while praising Midwestern resilience. He notes Iowa towns like Parkersburg receiving relief and communities rallying with bakers, water haulers, and sandbaggers. He calls for a truce of sunny days to heal and rebuild.
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