Vinton Reopens Highway 150 Bridge After Flood Damage
After two weeks closed the Cedar River bridge on Highway 150 in Vinton reopened with one lane from 5 30 a m to 8 p m. The action comes despite damaged shoulders and a planned closure through July 14 for repairs. Local residents gain a shorter route to town reducing long detours.
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Northeast Iowa towns spared as Mississippi floods ease
In Guttenberg McGregor and Millville the Mississippi River runs high but damage is limited. Owners of Bill's Boat Landing and the Clayton Lite House report reduced business due to broader regional flooding and high gas prices while boating traffic and island beaches stay underwater.
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Mississippi
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Clayton Lite House
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Lite House
Brandel
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Bill Chadima
Fr Ogden
Gazcomm.com
ABC show tests flood mud finds E. coli in Cedar Rapids
Good Morning America tested mud and water from Cedar Rapids floods and found elevated bacteria including E. coli and industrial chemicals such as motor oil and diesel. The show asked University of Iowa to sample mud around a home to identify chemicals. A local crew was in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday reporting risks from E. coli and carbon monoxide from portable generators.
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Two Louisiana Men Arrested At Pepsi Plant Cleanup
Mervyn Davis and Tyrus Woods, both from Louisiana, were arrested in Cedar Rapids for second-degree criminal mischief after banging on vending machines with hammers at the flooded Pepsi Americas plant at 400 Sixth Ave SE to retrieve coins.
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Baton Rouge
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