Cedar Rapids braces as crest rises to 25.3 feet
Cedar Rapids officials brace for a 25.3 foot crest by Monday threatening downtown areas including New Bohemia District and Czech Village. The City Council declared a state of emergency as HESCO barriers and berms go up and evacuations could start if needed.
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Czech Village
Cedar Rapids
National Weather Service
Zach Uttech
Davenport
Uttech
Rapids
Emily Muhlbach
HESCO
Muhlbach
Eighth Avenue SE
16Th Avenue SE
First Avenue East
Federal Courthouse
Ellis Boulevard
Kingston Village
New- Bo
Winter
Ron Corbett
Corbett
Towns and racing the rising river evacuations 2008 lessons
Kirkwood and nearby towns brace for Cedar River crest as Palo City prepares to protect sewage and waterways. Residents recall 2008 floods while moving belongings and bolstering sandbag defenses. Communities expect rapid return if buildings flood.
Cedar Rapids arts scene braces as flood fears return
After 2008 floods, venues across Cedar Rapids rebuilt and moved operations upper floors. Staff report better readiness while volunteers relocate artworks and gear at the Cherry Building and CSPS Hall. Museums install flood defenses and organizers prep alternate routes amid new crest threats.
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Csps Hall
Third St. SE
Ron Lewis
Ryan Companies
Cherry Building
10Th Ave
Ceramics Center
Shirley Harris
Ellis Boulevard
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