Columbus Junction begins recovery after Iowa River flood
The town of 1900 braces as water-filled streets linger. Residents like Jeff Loyd reflect on losses while authorities secure water from a deep well. Gov Culver plans a 4:30 p.m. briefing with volunteers and National Guard as crews start rebuilding.
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Columbus Junction
Jeff Loyd
Winfield
Iowa
Lower East Side
Hal Prior
Cedar River
Iowa River
Prior
Chet Culver
National Guard
Columbus Community High School
Boat-home owners halted rescue under Cedar River bridge
Boat-home owners pooled funds to salvage homes stranded beneath the Quaker railroad bridge in Cedar Rapids. The fire department barred water access for at least a week, delaying efforts as 22 homes remained stuck and risked sinking, complicating a future salvage.
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Pat Shaver
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Ellis Harbor
Cedar River
Jim Kaas
Kaas
Mississippi
Illinois Lottery Draws And Results Summary
Sunday and Saturday draws listed for Pick 3 Pick 4 Powerball and Hot Lotto. No winner for the Powerball drawing. upcoming jackpots noted for Wednesday and Saturday events. Jackpot totals include 34.2 million and 42 million with Power Play 4. Local figures show combinations for the stated games.
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Lown
Illinois
Science Station summer camp resumes June 23
The Science Station will restart its summer camp program on June 23 at Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 1285 Third Ave SE. Full camp details are available online at the Science Station website.
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Cedar Rapids
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Third Ave
Sciencestation
Bank of the West backs flood relief with 50000
Bank of the West commits 50000 to the American Red Cross for humanitarian flood relief. Flood evacuees fill shelters as Cedar Rapids Des Moines Iowa City and Coralville branches reopen. Iowa City south branch stays closed today. Call 1 800 488-2265 for details.
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Bank of the West
American Red Cross
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Iowa City
Coralville
Iowa City South
Linn County suspends LIFTS bus service
Linn County suspends Options of Linn County and Milestone Services bus routes due to road closures and conditions. Emergency medical rides can be arranged at 319 361 1517 from 7 30 a.m. today. dialysis continues. No rural service. Neighborhood Transportation resumes 2 a.m. for regular riders only. NTS office relocates to 1035 Third Ave SE. REM routes run normally. Grant Wood Area Education Agency flooded. College for Kids program canceled.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Milestone Services
NTS
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Sixth St
College For
East Iowa road closures mapped for easy viewing
An accessible map displays road closures across eastern Iowa. The source notes the Iowa Department of Transportation site is down this weekend due to high traffic.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Transportation
5Llia
News tips line
A reader tip line provides phone contacts for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City readers to share story ideas and photo tips. It lists local numbers and a toll-free option for tips.
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