Never again to flood damage says Rob Hogg
Guest columnist Rob Hogg argues against a repeat of the 2008 flood as Cedar Rapids and statewide efforts expand flood prevention. He cites the Iowa Flood Center, I-JOBS disaster mitigation, and funded projects like flood protection along Biscuit Creek and lower Bee Branch Creek, plus rebuilt facilities and shelters across communities.
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Flood Symposium Hones 2008 Flood Lessons in Cedar Rapids
The event titled Five years out focuses on ongoing flood impacts and prevention efforts. Iowa state Senator Rob Hogg discusses mitigation funding, watershed management, and the push for both flood protection and restoration measures across communities including Cedar Rapids.
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Comprehensive flood plain plan reforms Iowa risks
William A. Ehm argues a comprehensive flood plain management policy has evolved since the 1950s floods. He outlines three risk reduction strategies modify flood waters modify susceptibility and modify impacts and emphasizes maintaining aging levees and investing in critical infrastructure. The piece notes flood insurance federal aid and buyouts as backup when structural measures fail and cites the Iowa Water Resources Coordinating Council’s watershed approach and emphasis on emergency centers hospitals and communication facilities.
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Insights on Iowa podcast previews five year flood symposium
The latest Insights on Iowa podcast features Larry Weber of the Iowa Flood Center and Kamyar Enshayan of UNI on flood management. They discuss statewide stormwater laws, water retention strategies, and funding for flood research and planning.
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Campaign finance in Linn County casino vote prompts strategy reveal
Final days funding shows Vote Yes Linn County spent around 1.92 million while Just Say No Casino invested about 1.51 million. Opponents paid 437 thousand to Link Strategies Landmark Strategies The Strategy Group and 160 thousand to David Binder Research and Precision Network.
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