Smulekoff Building Escapes Major Flood Damage
Cedar Rapids developer Steve Emerson reported only minor basement flooding at the former Smulekoff’s Furniture building after Cedar River crest. Pumps from Campbell Supply and Altorfer helped keep water below five feet as crews prep to dry the basement and continue remodeling the 100,000 square foot site into retail offices and 32 micro units with Eastbank Venue on the first floor.
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Third Ave
Steve Emerson
Emerson
Campbell Supply
Altorfer
Smulekoff’s
Eastbank
Adam Covington
NewBo flood barrier shapes fate of Cedar Rapids businesses
Cedar Rapids city officials placed a sand barrier along 16th Avenue SE to shield NewBo District while most residents and business owners evacuated. Owners like Mad Modern faced loss threats as the barrier failed to prevent water intrusion on the wet side, prompting debate over timing and placement.
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Mad Modern
NewBo District
16Th Avenue SE
New Bo
Cedar River
NewBo
NoBo
Owens
Winters
Tom Slaughter
The
Gazette
Slaughter
Hell
Tornado
Darci Bunting
Kickstand Bar & Grill
Cedar Rapids hotels diverge as Cedar River floods city
Two Cedar Rapids hotels faced the rising Cedar River differently. The DoubleTree by Hilton remained largely operational with limited services and evac plan while notifying guests and rescheduling events. Cooper's Mill evacuated guests, closed restaurant, moved equipment, and awaits city guidance before reopening.
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Cedar River
DoubleTree
Hilton
First Avenue
Matt Felling
U.S. Cellular Center
Convention Center
Felling
Cooper’s Mill
Doug DeLong
Longbranch Inc
F Ave. NW
DeLong
Paramount to host Celtic Thunder in flood zone
Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids says it will host Celtic Thunder as planned for Sunday evening despite flood evacuation. Volunteers moved 880 main-floor seats to higher ground and water seepage is managed by a shop vac. City approval covers the show time. staff access resumes Saturday.
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Paramount Theatre
Celtic Thunder
Jason Anderson
Anderson
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