Cedar Rapids Recovery Signals Strength After 2008 Flood
After the 2008 flood, Cedar Rapids shows resilience with 18 percent business closures and 2,200 jobs lost in three years. University of Iowa and Iowa City leaders praise stronger cooperation. Cedar Rapids earns a 10 percent flood insurer discount under the NFIP community rating system. Cedar Rapids Xavier girls soccer wins a sixth straight state title after moving up a class.
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Floods and murder haunt Cedar Rapids in 2008
In June 2008 Cedar Rapids faced severe flooding that stretched resources. Aubrey Young, 35, was found shot near Redmond Park as officials acknowledge the flood diverted attention from the case. Tip line 1 800 CR CRIME remains open for information.
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Letters defend tobacco against Linn County rules and praise drought relief missiles
Community letters criticize tobacco companies for opposing Linn County safeguards aimed at protecting children from new products. Iowa readers urge prevention programs, cite 4,000 annual youth smokers, and call for industry reform and ongoing public health efforts.
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Obama mocked shovel ready remark stirs partisan clash
Barack Obama joked about shovel ready projects at a Council on Jobs and Competitiveness meeting drawing Republican attacks. The piece argues the broader issue is the administration’s insistence on flawed forecasts and the inefficiency of public works contracting.
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Branstad energy plan faces mixed signals
Iowa lawmaker Chuck Isenhart notes mixed signals in Governor Branstad s energy push. He cites cuts proposed by House Republicans to the Power Fund Grow Local Values Fund and university programs while praising national security and job goals. Isenhart urges a comprehensive balanced plan to secure Iowa s clean energy future.
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