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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 2008
Page
16
472 Iowans stay in shelters as Linn County endures significant damage from the disaster. County officials report thousands evacuated and counties brace for long recovery. Local agencies coordinate food, water, and medical aid for displaced residents.
Gov. Chet Culver urged continued relief efforts as Iowa enters cleanup and recovery after the worst flood. Cedar Rapids River crest surpasses projections, 36 000 evacuees in 11 counties. 4 000 National Guard deployed. flood site portal flood2008.iowa.gov launched for data and resources.
A sign at the Iowa Welcome Center sits submerged as floodwaters from the Mississippi River advance toward Burlington. Officials warned of a crest in the next days with the river at 23.8 feet, about 9 feet above flood stage.
Cedar Rapids police move into the former MCI building at 4200 C St SW while shifting to 12 hour shifts with no days off. The flooded basement destroyed evidence and the department plans long term measures with Linn County and Jones County jails, prioritizing flood response over non emergency reports.
Public Safety Commissioner Eugene Meyer cautions Iowa flood victims to avoid upfront payments for any services as scams rise during recovery. He cites arrests in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines of impostors posing as National Guardsmen and urges verifying utility workers and reporting suspicious activity to police.
Ellabelle Spaight of Walker died June 14 2008 after a short illness. Services were held June 18 at Walker United Methodist Church with burial at Quasqueton Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Mardella Sorensen two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Memorials to Camp Courageous. Burial at Quasqueton Cemetery.
James Brown III, 21, of Des Moines, was killed in a shooting outside Razmatazz Bar & Grill in Urbandale after a large early morning fight. Police reported no other injuries.
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