Businesses split on water conservation in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids officials warn of 25 percent water capacity as restaurants and other heavy users stay open. Some shut to conserve while others remain. managers cite customer needs and staff safety. Residents urged to limit showers and reuse water where possible.
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Cindy Hadish
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Keith Erickson
Erickson
Nathan Shaffer
Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon
First Ave
Apology Christensen
The
Sam
Presidential declaration could shape unemployment aid
Iowa flood victims may file unemployment claims at the Iowa City office or online. A presidential disaster declaration could extend benefits to more workers and alter eligibility rules, with officials aiming to speed processing.
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Dave DeWitt
the Gazette
Joe Bervid
Iowa Workforce Development
Des Moines
Bervid
Iowa Workforce Development Office
Iowa City
Iowaworkforce.org
Downtown firms face flood losses and uninsured recovery
Business owner Monahan warns flood impact will be a major ordeal as many lack flood insurance under NFIP. At Blend restaurant, co owner Deutmeyer expects months to reopen with staff seeking unemployment, while others in downtown Cedar Rapids scramble to save records and keep operations afloat amid power outages and rising water.
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Monahan
Blend Restaurant
Second Ave
Andy Deutmeyer
Vick Kuper
Mark Young
Deutmeyer
Blend
Hall Bicycle Co
Steve Levi
Levi
Wightman
Ginsberg Jewelers
Second Ave. SE
Steve Ginsberg
Megan
Gin
Skywalk Access Granted for Essential Items in Downtown
Downtown businesses with skywalk access from the U S Cellular Center parking ramp may retrieve equipment and records above water level today from 11 a m to 3 p m. National Guard members and Cedar Rapids Area Chamber staff will escort entrants. meet in front of the Chamber and show business ID.
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U.S. Cellular Center
National Guard
Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
C.R. Chamber
Basement Flood Deepens as First Floor Submerges
Descriptions of a basement described as the Titanic with the first floor six to eight feet under highlight widespread flood damage. Local residents face lost homes and immense business disruption amid a water shed event. Report by Cindy Hadish with contact details for the Gazette writers.
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