Former mayor recalls 67 flood report
A former city leader revisits the 1967 flood, reflecting on the official report and lingering impacts as residents remember the disaster and discuss long term recovery.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 2008
Page
2
A former city leader revisits the 1967 flood, reflecting on the official report and lingering impacts as residents remember the disaster and discuss long term recovery.
A Thursday Gazette clarification corrects earlier reporting on a collision at the North Elk Run Road and Donald Street intersection near Waterloo. The truck and pickup were involved in a two-vehicle crash as they approached the intersection, and readers are invited to submit comments on news accuracy.
The Iowa Lottery and Illinois Lottery list results for Thursday October 23. Cash Game numbers 2 5 18 25 33. Pick 3 Midday 6 6 6. Pick 3 Evening 0 8 6. Pick 4 Midday 5 1 5 8. Pick 4 Evening 1 3 1 6. Little Lotto numbers 3 12 15 26 35 and 6 01 48. jackpot 11.5 million dollars.
The Gazette lists subscription options including carrier and motor route rates and mail plans for Morning Editions and Sunday issues. It provides postal information, contact numbers, and a P.O. Box for address changes in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Cedar Rapids Iowa address and telephone listings for the Gazette and related services. Provides main numbers for general inquiries and a web address for the complete company directory and email contacts.
The Gazette promotes sustainable practices by printing with soybean ink and on recycled newsprint. It invites residents to drop newspapers at City Carton, 901 Ingleside Dr. SW, or use their nearest recycling location to support a greener future.
Garrison Keillor recalls a brief visit to Abilene Texas where locals welcomed him with hospitality and food. He observes a culture of trust, loyalty, and self reliance across the community while critiquing national governance and declaring himself a Democrat. He notes shared songs and a peaceful, civic mood before an election.
Washington AP finds Education Trust study shows many states fail to enforce graduation targets, with over 25 percent of students dropping out and the national rate stagnating for at least five years. North Carolina and Maryland illustrate tiny annual gains that would take centuries to hit goals.
In a federal corruption trial, jurors described violent outbursts that jeopardized final deliberations. Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered civility and mutual respect, then held a brief evening session to keep the proceedings on track.
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