Bars seek to purge odor after smoke ban in Iowa
After Iowa's Smokefree Air Act takes effect, bar owners in Iowa City and across the state weigh options to remove decades of smoke odor. George's Buffet owner Mike Karr notes the long history of smoking in the 1939 tavern as crews plan deep cleaning and possible outdoor smoking areas.
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University leader backs flood relief T shirts in Iowa
UI President Sally Mason funds flood relief effort by outfitting her office with flood T shirts. Cedar Rapids stores have raised about 6000 dollars selling flood themed shirts. Proceeds support recovery from a record flood as two Corridor companies market shirts via Victorystore and Hy Vee Drug Stores.
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The Floods of 2008 Hit Cedar Rapids Sewage Plant
Cedar Rapids faces months of costly repairs at the southeast sewer plant after 25 million gallons of raw sewage flow daily into the Cedar River. City officials estimate damage between 5 million and 10 million dollars as floodwaters disrupted plant operations.
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Flood recovery timelines and local impacts discussed
Eyerly warns plant recovery may take six months or more with lasting residual effects. Senate approves flood aid as forum questions address bills and tolls. Blairs Ferry Road to Palo reopened amid ongoing recovery efforts.
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What C R can expect in housing from FEMA
Temporary FEMA homes requested by Cedar Rapids officials will be sent to Iowa to aid flood victims. Brett Voorhees of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management office said the first homes should arrive in two to three weeks, with more units following.
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Online poll weighs FEMA homes for Cedar Rapids housing needs
Residents are invited to vote online on whether FEMA manufactured homes should be used to ease temporary housing shortages after flooding in Cedar Rapids. The Gazette notes concerns about past trailers and cites Kristi Dyer of a local FEMA-related family.
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