Cedar Rapids city workers move a concrete culvert into position over a sewer drain at the intersection of First St. NW and I Avenue NW in northwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
A second news conference is scheduled for today at 2:30 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers.
The conference will provide updates to flood protection efforts, as well as up to date information on road closures, and the projected Cedar River levels.
The Gazette will provide full coverage of this conference, including a livestream available here.