Flood damages three-building Science Station complex
The Science Station at 427 First St SE suffered major flood damage with the first floor under seven feet of water and most exhibits destroyed. Insurance covered some items while rebuilding will take months. The station relocated its summer camp to Westminster Church and seeks donations of basic supplies, tools, paints, and brushes with drop-offs weekdays 9 to 3.
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First St. SE
Science Station
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Third Ave SE
Sciencestation.org
Downtown District relocates to Gazette building after flood
The Downtown District moves from 222 Third Ave SE after flooding to the Gazette building at 500 Third Ave SE on the third floor. The district's phone remains (319) 398-8369 and its site redirects to www.rebuilddowntowner.org from the former www.downtowner.org.
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Third Ave. SE
Gazette
Downtowner.org
Rebuild Downtowner
FEMA Q and A on disaster aid in Eastern Iowa
FEMA explains steps for registering at 1 800 621 3362 to access federal aid. Renters qualify for help with personal property and temporary housing. homeowners may receive grants or SBA loans, with SBA referrals after inspections. A disaster recovery center opened at Westdale Mall offering SBA guidance and forms.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Iowa
FEMA
Adam Belz
Adam.belz
Gazcomm
Small Business Administration
SBA
Westdale Mall
Bath and Body Works
Sba. Gov
FEMA says limited funds may curb Cedar Rapids flood buyouts
FEMA officials said funds after recent flooding will not cover buyouts for 2,000 damaged Cedar Rapids homes. City Manager Jim Prosser put the figure at about 2,000 unrebuilt houses after floods two weeks earlier, with about 4,000 homes damaged total. Only about 650 Cedar Rapids property owners carry federal flood insurance. FEMA highlighted that nationwide buyouts since 1993 total about 2,000 Iowa homes.
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Rick Smith
Cedar Rapids
FEMA
Jim Prosser
Tive
Robert Bissell
Kansas City
Iowa
David Maurstad
Maurstad
Divers to aid Cedar Rapids sewage plant recovery
Cedar Rapids hires divers to reach a pumping station 40 feet underground to disconnect a gate. After the gate is removed by crane, damaged pumps will be serviced to restore the wastewater system while officials assess further problems in the treatment plant after flooding.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Elevated E coli Levels Prompt Cedar River Advisory
The city has discharged sewage into the Cedar River while the treatment plant is down. Water samples downstream show 2000 to 5000 cfu per 100 ml, above the 200 cfu safety threshold. DNR officials say levels resemble floodwater and will inspect the plant before restart.
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Cedar River
DNR
Mary Skopec
Federal court set to open in temporary Cedar Rapids venue
The Northern Iowa District Court prepares a temporary 4200 C Street SW facility to house Bankruptcy Court, U.S. Attorney, Probation, clerk offices, and three judges. Judges and staff move in as painters finish, with space also leased for future expansion and added offices.
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Ine Gazette
Cedar Rapids
U.S. Northern Iowa
Second Avenue
Linda Reade
Reade
C Street
MCI Data Call Center
Federal Court
Bankruptcy Court
Federal Probation Office
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Rent gouging in flood aftermath sparks community debate
In a column by Todd Dorman the flood crisis reveals rent increases by Equity Realtors owner Bob Miell. Five June 6 rentals listed by Equity saw rents jump 29 to 51 percent. Readers call for transparency and public notice of rate hikes amid relief efforts and neighborly aid.
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Gazette
Adam Belz
Equity Realtors
Bob Miell
Feds
Equity
B Ave
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Todd Dorman
Todd
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