Cedar Rapids mobilizes for Cedar River flood crest
City and leaders mobilize as the Cedar River is forecast to crest at 25.3 feet Monday into Tuesday. Volunteers fill sandbags and assist flood victims, with United Way coordinating help and sandbag stations at NewBo City Market and Ellis Park pavilion.
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That Rapids
Wayne Jerman
Jerman
National Weather Service
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
New Bohemia
Kingston Village
Czech Village
Cedar Lake
Jeff Pomeranz
NewBo City Market
Ellis Park Pavilion
Zika Avenue
United Way
East Central
Iowa
Uwec.org
Thegazette
Readers urge safer driving as 965 bridge traffic shifts to I-380
A community letter warns drivers to avoid distractions and left lane hogging on I-380 after the 965 bridge closure. It urges two to three second following distances and strict enforcement of merging and tailgating rules. The second letter criticizes Cedar Rapids development trends, condemning multi unit housing and urging support for single dwelling homes and local concerns.
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Iowa River
Wilson Avenue
Seasons of the Pest Exterminator Weathers the Year
Lenore Skenazy surveys pest cycles with New York City exterminator Sam Ramos. He notes roaches flying in recent years, millipede surges in brick homes, and rodents moving in as temperatures drop. He advises dehumidifiers for brick houses and radiants for seasonal pest shifts.
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Sam Ramos
Above and Beyond Pest Management
New York City
Ramos
End of life care reform push featured in Iowa event
A guest column highlights the paradox of Americans dying in institutions while many wish to die at home. It profiles physician Angelo Volandes and two Oct 4 events in Iowa City: a professional conference at Coralville Center for the Performing Arts and a free book festival talk.
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Angelo Volandes
Medicine
Uiowa
Volandes
Iowa City
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