Culver plans special legislative session on flood recovery
Gov. Chet Culver said a special session of the Legislature will be reconvened within months to marshal state federal and private resources for rebuilding flood damaged Iowa communities. He cited billions in losses and noted crop damages could reach about 2.7 billion dollars in Iowa. The plan includes assembling a bipartisan recovery team.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Chet Culver
Culver
Michael Hicks
Ball State University
Mark Burton
University of Tennessee
Iowa
Iowa National Guard
Floodwaters recede in Cedar Rapids Czech Village scene
After rising last week, floodwaters recede leaving artificial flowers coated in silt in a glass jar and debris on a wooden deck at homes in Czech Village southwest Cedar Rapids on Monday.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital Reopens for Cancer Treatment After Flooding
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids resumes cancer care as floodwaters recede. About 180 disaster recovery workers and a daytime shift of roughly 1,000 Mercy staff return to ready the hospital. State inspectors cleared the Hal! Radiation Center area for use and ongoing safety checks continue.
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Mercy
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Downtown Cedar River flood scene and recovery hopes
Todd Dorman reflects on downtown Cedar Rapids flood damage from Third Avenue SE to Town Centre. He notes mud soaked landmarks, toppled sculptures, damaged storefronts, and 8 foot water at Mr. Beans deli while business leaders vow rebuilds and a slow return to normalcy. The column laments lost local spots and urges patience and community support.
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