The city of Cedar Rapids could get a $50 million boost toward construction of its $750 million permanent flood control system if draft language of federal legislation is signed into law and Congress appropriates funding.
Articles Tagged: Flood 2008
Community Apr. 23, 2022 6:00 am
The $1 million Cultivate Hope Corner Store, operated by nonprofit Matthew 25 at 604 Ellis Blvd. NW, has opened with a focus on reduced-cost, healthy food in Time Check. Its mission is to educate residents on nutrition and promote food access.
Art Apr. 12, 2022 6:12 pm
For 14 years, University of Iowa’s collection has had no home. Soon that will change.
Local Government Mar. 22, 2022 6:00 pm
The RAISE grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, would fund much of the approximately $50 million project to replace the Eighth Avenue bridge with a cable-stayed one that could stay open over the Cedar River during extreme flooding.
Business News Dec. 10, 2021 6:00 am
Caleb Mason started working for Cedar Rapids shortly before the 2008 flood. Now, he plays a key role in the city’s growth, managing efforts to create jobs and support development.
Local Government Oct. 11, 2021 7:59 pm
The city plans to use $10.2 million of its approximately $28 million share of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds on two west side Flood Control System projects, bringing permanent protection to the part of town where Army Corps. of Engineers funding can’t be used.
Government & Politics Jun. 22, 2018 8:59 pm
The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday upheld a district court ruling that property owners cannot sue railroads for damages in …
Government & Politics Jun. 13, 2018 9:32 pm
CEDAR RAPIDS – A senior Army Corps of Engineers official in town Wednesday for the 10th anniversary of the 2008 …
Government & Politics Jun. 14, 2018 11:45 am
CEDAR RAPIDS – Karen Dlask, 75, had a throwback moment when she returned Wednesday afternoon to the Time Check neighborhood …
Government & Politics Jun. 13, 2018 9:52 pm
CEDAR RAPIDS – The New Bohemia District may be the best example of the fruits of a controversial 2009-10 spending …
The Gazette
Community Jun. 13, 2018 10:09 am
Following the flood of 2008, The Gazette’s photography and multimedia staff created a 10-minute video slideshow chronicling the peak and …
Weather Mar. 29, 2022 12:36 pm
CEDAR RAPIDS — The next two phases of the Cedar Rapids flood protection system are to begin late this summer, …
Government & Politics Jun. 11, 2018 7:07 pm
CEDAR RAPIDS – As the 10-year anniversary of the record-breaking crest of the Cedar River – and the massive power …
By Mary Sharp, The Gazette
News Jun. 12, 2018 9:47 pm
How do you celebrate the anniversary of a disaster? You don’t. You acknowledge it. What we can do, and what …
Weather Jun. 10, 2018 2:30 am
CEDAR RAPIDS — After working for just about every coffee shop in the Corridor — Capanna, Java House and Brewhemia, …