After the derecho downed most of the city’s tree canopy, Cedar Rapids has made some progress on replanting while its ReLeaf plan to replenish the tree canopy is being drafted.
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After the derecho downed most of the city’s tree canopy, Cedar Rapids has made some progress on replanting while its ReLeaf plan to replenish the tree canopy is being drafted.
Cedar Rapids’ tree inventory had nearly 40,000 trees before the derecho. After losing 18 percent of the trees in the storm, the inventory helps city workers figure out which trees to replant and where.
The city has about 8,000 stumps in rights of way and another 5,000 stumps in city parks that need to be ground.
Derecho caused $7.5 billion in damage in Iowa alone
A 72-hour emergency kit is a good place to start. Start with an old suitcase, a large cooler or a sturdy storage bin and fill it with 72 hours’ worth of food and water per person.
Utilities, grocery stores and other companies are hoping to be more ready for the next natural disaster.
Deadline to enroll in the Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy for K-12 students is extended to Aug. 16 at noon.
The department held a station-opening event on Monday
The vehicle and weapon were both stolen, police said
The State of Iowa last month agreed to pay a former University of Iowa secretary $35,000 after she was fired for sleeping on the job – despite reporting a related disability necessitating workplace accommodations she said UI failed to provide.
Police ask public’s help finding suspect in the case
Jarvis missing since Monday morning, Aug. 9
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