Cedar Rapids shelter faces rough conditions as evacuations rise
Residents describe a crowded gym shelter with uneasy conditions as Linn County HAZMAT and Disaster Services unload blankets and split resources with Zion Lutheran shelter in Hiawatha. Evacuations forced families from Cedar Rapids suburbs along the Cedar River while police megaphoned warnings and residents queued for blankets and meals.
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Damien Claypool
Linn County HAZMAT/ Disaster Services
Chad Lauser
Zion Lutheran Church
Hiawatha
Tracee Vozenilek
Czech Village
Vozenilek
Ben Koppenhaver
Kathy McCauley
American Red Cross
Southwest
Cedar Rapids
Margaret Melchert
Red Cross
UI campus prep as flood floodwall rises and art moves
UI officials said a half mile dike of sandbags will gain another foot to meet worsening river forecasts while about 1 million bags are in place and 300000 more will arrive. Artworks from the Museum of Art are packed for secure climate controlled storage as campus events move venues and 12 summer classes relocate.
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Linda Kettner
UI Museum of Art
Lola Lopes
George Hollins
Don Guckert
North Hall
Guckert
Hancher Auditorium
Uiowa.edu
Iowa Memorial Union
Diane
Gazcomm
Evacuation and Flood Tensions Around Palo Iowa
Residents rally to sandbag against rising floodwaters as City Hall relocates to Covington for a temporary office. Karl Haible, 75, plans to stay in his home despite family pleas, while National Guard units assist evacuations. neighbors brace for worsening conditions.
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Barta
City Hall
Covington
Karl Haible
Iowa Ave
John Haible
John
Janelle
Iowa National Guard
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