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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 2008
Page
1
A program to allow displaced residents back into damaged Cedar Rapids homes is stalled as inspectors request additional checks. City officials say delays prolong hardship for families awaiting safe reentry.
Cedar Rapids faces one of the hardest disaster periods as the Cedar River floods the downtown area. City and county crews begin allow displaced residents to inspect homes and businesses with strike teams entering flooded structures for quick checks. Authorities issue wristbands to grant access based on proof of residence.
Iowa City officials warn Hancher Auditorium and other Arts Campus buildings may suffer heavy flood damage from the Iowa River. UI President Sally Mason says Hancher may be at stage level. Alan MacVey and wife Carol, both theatre arts faculty, survey the campus damage.
The UI Foundation invites donations to a flood relief fund to cover uninsured damages. Gifts can be made online at uiowafoundation.org or givetoiowa.org/floodfund or mailed to UI Foundation P.O. Box 4550 Iowa City IA 52244. Officials report sixteen UI buildings flooded, many on the Arts Campus.
Iowa City and Coralville residents face days more flood with the Iowa River cresting at 31.5 feet, below the 33 foot forecast. Mayor Regina Bailey urged patience as officials warn the descent will be slow and homes and businesses remain evacuated until levels drop below 30 feet by Friday.
The Gazette reports on flood cleanup across Eastern Iowa with C R easing water use restrictions as Columbus Junction begins recovery. Story notes toll on disaster workers and residents facing delays, plus tips on saving soggy photos.
Photo galleries show flooding across the area with video of strike teams inspecting damaged C.R. homes. A video tour guides flooded neighborhoods and stories highlight acts of kindness. Lost and found forms and resource lists assist flood victims.
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