Cedar Rapids bar receives final flood recovery funds
Jeff Melsha owner of Little Bohemia at 1317 Third St SE says a $5,000 check from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and a $4,000 grant from the Czech Village New Bohemia Main Street District will fund exterior renovations. The Cedar River flood on Sept 27 2016 dumped 4 feet of water into the basement and caused shutdown losses.
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Floods test resilience as Cedar River swells in Iowa towns
In Vinton, Bob DuCharme recounts the 2016 Cedar River flood that surrounded his home on Third Street and required eight pumps to stay dry. He previously raised the house after 2008 floods and received a FEMA loan then, but now expects no federal aid and questions rebuilding.
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Iowa debates stronger anti texting driving law
Iowa law now allows officers to pull over and fine drivers for suspected texting with a 30 dollar penalty. Officials say the measure is a start but not a full ban on handheld phone use.
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