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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 2008
Page
11
The Cedar Rapids theater at 123 Third Ave SE and several museums face major flood damage as water rises. Executive directors express hope for quick pumping and extensive cleaning while artifacts and collections are safeguarded or moved to higher ground.
A volunteer corps from Theatre Cedar Rapids, staff, actors, and audience fought rising floodwaters at 102 Third St SE. They sandbagged as long as possible until police ordered them out at 4 p.m. The team moved the antique organ upstairs, diverted water to the orchestra pit, and waded through waist high water to save electronics and paperwork while costumes were left behind.
After levees broke, the Wapsipinicon River flooded Olin and Oxford Junction in Jones County. Officials warned of a crest near 18.25 feet at Anamosa, with homes inundated and evacuations underway as towns brace for the surge. Local mayor Greg Gerdes noted unprecedented high water. Residents strapped sandbags and pumps for surge control as the river neared its crest. Local authorities expected the crest to arrive around morning and rise further before peaking.
Linda Detroy Alexander urges Cedar Rapids and Iowa City residents to conserve water, limit washing, and avoid unnecessary toilet use while preparing for possible flood impacts. She emphasizes scene safety, helping neighbors, and planning for power loss as Cedar Rapids faces rising river waters near The Gazette building.
Alok Shah, a University of Iowa graduate student, helps flood victims by filling sandbags each night after his day job, illustrating the community effort during the Iowa floods. The Serve the City coalition reports thousands of volunteers in Iowa City, Coralville, Cedar Rapids, Palo and nearby areas aiding at multiple sites.
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