Beginnings of permanent flood protection system
Cedar Rapids battles the Cedar River after a rainy day as the crest nears the 18 foot level. Public Works officials say they monitor river levels and are prepared to raise measures if the crest passes 18 feet, with staff ready through the night to check plugs and pumps and edgewood Road.
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Edar Rapids
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Emily Breen
Public Works Department
Edgewood Road
Cedar River Crest News Updates in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar River peaked at an estimated 17.9 feet in Cedar Rapids and is forecast to recede quickly, dipping below major flood stage by Thursday. Local officials urge continued monitoring and readiness as water levels drop.
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Cedar River
Driver accused in fatal Dollar General parking lot strike
Linn County investigators say 59 year old Melinda Kay Lawrence intentionally rammed 54 year old Jeffrey Alan Scott with her 2008 Buick Rendezvous in Central City parking lot on August 30 near 11 p m. He died at the scene. Lawrence faces charges of first degree murder homicide by vehicle and leaving the scene. A witness said Lawrence stalked Scott over prior alleged thefts and targeted him in the incident.
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Dollar General
Central City
Linn County Sheriff's Office
Melinda Kay Lawrence
Jeffrey Alan Scott
Lawrence
Scott
Linn County
Barber St
Dan Williams
Fifth Street
Grove Street
Dollar General Store
Williams
Iowa budget shows 127 million surplus
Des Moines Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a $127.3 million surplus in the general fund for fiscal 2018 after the books closed. The gain came from $95.6 million more in state tax collections than the Revenue Estimating Conference forecast, as Reynolds touted a growing economy and rising incomes.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Kim Reynolds
Reynolds
Iowa faces up to 2 billion hit from trade fights
Iowa could lose up to 2 billion in gross state product over the next year due to international trade disruptions, with potential long term harm to agricultural exports. ISU researchers project scenarios showing varied losses and note Canada and Mexico are major Iowa markets for exports including corn and soybeans.
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Iowa
Towa State University
John Crespi
Center For Agricultural and Rural Development
ISU
Towa
Census Bureau
Canada
Mexico
Japan
China
Germany
United States
U.S
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