Iowa braces for historic flood losses across state
David Miller of the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division warns the loss is almost unimaginable as flood waters exceed prior records in many locations. He notes the impact will exceed $600 million in reserves and many small towns risk losing essential services while schools and stores struggle to survive. State economists are analyzing broader Midwest implications.
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David Miller
Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division
Iowa
Mississippi River
Miller
Midwest
Rod.boshart
Gazcomm.com
Looking at History as Debris Cleared by Volunteers
Duane recalls longtime Cedar Rapids addresses wiped out by disaster and his empathy fuels volunteer work and a donated tractor to clear debris. Angie Strauss and Chuck Polansky echo lessons from loss as Dave Rasdal notes the ongoing response and contact details.
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Duane
Fifth St. NW
Eighth St. NW
Sixth St. NW
Chuck Polansky
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City woman charged after injuring infant
Tami Joy Harbaugh 26 of 700 Westside Dr faces two Class C felony counts of child endangerment for allegedly pushing a 7-month-old in her care to the ground on April 21. The infant suffered a skull fracture and subdural hematoma requiring surgery and intensive care. Harbaugh was released on her own recognizance from Johnson County Jail.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Tami Joy Harbaugh
Westside Dr
Harbaugh
Johnson County
Gazette Data Central maps Eastern Iowa crime reports
The Log describes how The Gazette collects public safety data from agencies and county offices in Eastern Iowa. It notes access to crime reports via Gazette Online Data Central.
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Seventh Avenue
Marion
The
Gazette
Iowa
GazetteOnline
Numerous FEL arrest records for suspected drunken driving
The report lists multiple individuals charged with operating while intoxicated. Names include Susan M. Thompson Christie M. Bottoms Cynthia A. Thornton Sarah C. Schmidt Nicholas J. Paulson Derrick V. Lewis Michael L. Thompson and James M. Arbill with rising times and locations across Iowa City Marion North Liberty Coralville and related streets.
Cedar Rapids BBQ Roundup Helps Flood Victims
The event on 15th Street SW continues with an $3 entry for adults and free for children 12 and under, plus $1 off with a Freedom Festival pin. Kenny Wayne Shepherd headlines at 8:30 pm while food proceeds aid flood victims. About 25 people joined the free home damage aid by three hours in. Vendor Dan Johnson of John son’s Bar-B-Que praises Cedar Rapids residents and the community response.
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15Th Street
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Bisinger
Dan Johnson
Johnson
Virginia Beach
Courtney Sargent
the Gazette
Anthony Harris
Norfolk, Va
Johnson’s Bar
Early flood-control talks move slowly with calls for rapid data
Community leaders urge careful, fast gathering of information on flood-relief options. Officials acknowledge it is premature to decide on large-scale projects but small, quick decisions are needed for Time Check neighborhood recovery. A Northwest Neighbors official stresses speed without haste.
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Fagan
Frank King
Northwest Neighbors
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Golfview Ct
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Southview Dr
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