Articles Tagged: Flood Recovery & Protection

The Sinclair property demolition project in Cedar Rapids is almost at its halfway point. An average of 1,000 tons of …

A next Sinclair smokestack-like historical discussion may be ahead at City Hall as a developer looks to try to “rescue” …

Since the 2008 flood, Cedar Rapids firefighters have responded to about a dozen fires at flooded out homes. They’re hoping …

The first of an expected 1,300 or more checks for up to $10,000 have gone out to flood victims to …

The golden age of escalators in downtown Cedar Rapids ended with the June 2008 flood, which damaged every one of …

The first big home demolition contract in the flood zones of Cedar Rapids should wrap up in the next few …

Gov. Chet Culver announced today that his administration is crafting a new state assistance program designed to provide help in …

How much does it cost to move a concrete block that weighs more than a ton? The city’s Historic Preservation …

UPDATE: Demolition of seven historic immigrant cottages in the 1200 block of Fifth Street SE began this morning. Diane Drahos, 53, …

Iowans who have been displaced from their homes because of recent floods, and those impacted by the 2008 floods, may …

It will be a while before officials start thinking about the economic and financial impact several feet of floodwater will have …

The demolition of historically significant homes in Cedar Rapids could lead to the formation of a new group. Mark Stoffer Hunter, …

A new book is out on the 2008 floods in Eastern Iowa with emphasis on flooding in Cedar Rapids. It’s …

For Iowans who’ve suffered losses to flooding in the past few days, it’s not too early to begin the paperwork. …

Iowa City is applying for funding to build a nearly $4 million flood levee to protect what it considers the …