IMU Bookstore Will be Open for School Year, in New Location

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IOWA CITY - The University of Iowa Bookstore is getting ready for its busy season, but in a new location. Flood damage to the Iowa Memorial Union forced the bookstore to move to the Old Capitol Town... Read more »

Flooded UI Buildings Hit by Thieves

IOWA CITY (AP) - Some flood-damaged buildings at the University of Iowa are being targeted by thieves. At the Voxman Music Building, returning faculty have found offices ransacked and computers... Read more »

Railroad Repairs in Iowa Could Take a Year

DES MOINES (AP) - State officials say it could take up to year to repair and rebuild hundreds of miles of railroad tracks and 17 bridges damaged or destroyed by last month's flooding in Iowa. The... Read more »

UI Confident Flood-Damaged Dorm will be Ready

IOWA CITY (AP) - University of Iowa officials are confident the school's largest dormitory will be ready for students in August - but there may be some inconveniences. Mayflower Residential Hall... Read more »

Volunteers Needed to Remove Sandbags in Iowa City

IOWA CITY - Iowa City is calling for volunteers to come out and remove sandbags. They are looking for help Friday and Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. They're asking you to come to the corner of... Read more »

Churches Depend on Volunteers, Not FEMA

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CORALVILLE - The floods damaged or destroyed thousands of homes and businesses. Businesses are not getting any financial help from FEMA. It is especially difficult for churches to rebuild. At Solid Rock... Read more »

Out-of-State Volunteers Work on Ravaged Neighborhood

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CORALVILLE - An Iowa City church is housing people from across the country who want to volunteer in flood clean-up and repair. And do not think for a minute the worst is over in Johnson County. One Coralville... Read more »

Sandbags Coming Down in Iowa City, Coralville

IOWA CITY (AP) - The landscape in Iowa City and Coralville will soon be changing. City leaders say it's finally safe to remove the millions of sandbags piled up along the riverfront since last month's... Read more »

FEMA Money Helps a Little

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IOWA CITY - Flood victims who have already received FEMA money are realizing it does not stretch very far. The maximum amount a homeowner can get is $28,800. A FEMA representative says most people get... Read more »

Iowa City Flood Victims Off the Hook for Utilities

IOWA CITY (AP) - The city council in Iowa City says flood victims will not have to pay for utilities in June and July. Those city-run utilities include water, sewer and garbage service. The waiver... Read more »

Flood Plain Determines FEMA Buyout

IOWA CITY - The government looks at flood plains to help determine who gets a buyout. People living in the 100 year flood plain are much more likely to receive a buyout than people living in the 500 year... Read more »

Park Road Bridge Could Open Next Week

IOWA CITY - The final bridge affected by flood waters in Iowa City could reopen next week. A dive team was on the Iowa River by the Park Road Bridge Thursday afternoon investigating the bridge. This is... Read more »

Most Coralville Strip Restaurants Want to Reopen

CORALVILLE - The face of Coralville will likely change a little following the flood. But much of the Coralville Strip will look the same or even better in a few months. The Vine is doing a lot of work... Read more »

Dubuque Street Reopens; Other Road Updates

IOWA CITY - Dubuque Street will reopen this afternoon at 5:00 p.m., both northbound and southbound. A single lane will be open northbound in front of the Mayflower dormitory while cleaning is still ongoing... Read more »

Culver says FEMA Assistance Deadline is Extended

DES MOINES (AP) - Gov. Chet Culver says federal officials have granted a request to extend filing deadlines to apply for emergency government assistance. Culver says the Federal Emergency Mangement... Read more »

Watch the Johnson County Flood 2008 Panel Online

IOWA CITY - On Wednesday, July 2nd, KCRG-TV9 and the Gazette held a one hour panel discussion in Johnson County on the Flood of 2008. Eight panelists representing the University of Iowa, the cities... Read more »

Iowa City: How to Dispose of Sandbags

IOWA CITY - Used sandbags are to be taken to the Iowa City Landfill for disposal. The City Equipment Facility is no longer accepting sandbags at its Riverside Drive location. The City advises that sandbags... Read more »

Update from Alliant Energy on Downtown Power

CEDAR RAPIDS - Interstate Power and Light Company, an Alliant Energy company, continues work on the downtown business electric network in an ongoing effort to restore service as quickly and safely as possible... Read more »

Hwy 965 OPEN Between North Liberty and Swisher

JOHNSON COUNTY - Hwy 965 between North Liberty and Swisher has been opened to through traffic. The road was closed due to flood related issues. ... Read more »

UI Flood Damage at $75 Million and Growing

IOWA CITY (AP) - University of Iowa officials are looking toward this fall as school officials continue assessing flood damage that is expected to top $75 million. University spokesman Steve Parrott... Read more »

Six More Counties Receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance

DES MOINES - Disaster victims who lost work because of recent storms and floods, including farmers, farm workers and the self-employed, may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in six more... Read more »

Regents Give Go-Ahead for Flood Recovery Efforts

DES MOINES (AP) - The Board of Regents has given the University of Iowa special permission to grant authorizations and waivers that will allow the school to move swiftly to recover from flooding. The... Read more »

Homeowners Petition for Buy-out

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IOWA CITY - Many flood victims have a big decision to make about the future of their homes. In Iowa City, a petition is going around to convince city leaders to offer buy-outs. There are different reasons... Read more »

AmeriCorps Vista Looking for Volunteers

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CEDAR RAPIDS - AmeriCorps Vista is beefing up its volunteer efforts throughout Linn and Johnson Counties. It is looking to recruit hundreds of helpers to work with flood victims. In Linn County, there... Read more »

Iowa City Lifts All Evacuation Orders, Curfews

IOWA CITY (AP) - While some flood-damaged homes and businesses in Iowa City may still be unsafe, officials have decided to lift all evacuations and curfews there. A civil emergency order also was withdrawn.... Read more »

YouNews: More Coralville Vine Flood Photos

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Park Road Bridge in Iowa City to be Inspected, Remains Closed

IOWA CITY - There will need to be an underwater inspection performed by divers to assess possible damage to the Park Road Bridge. The bridge will remain closed a minimum of one week, probably longer, as... Read more »

Iowa City Issues Advisory Regarding Sandbags

IOWA CITY - City Hall is receiving many requests for information on how to dispose of sandbags. Disposal of sandbags is not recommended at this time for evacuated areas or other areas that were inundated.... Read more »

Iowa City Volunteers: Log Your Time Online to Help the City Even More

Volunteer Time Log Now Online at www.icgov.org/volunteerlog

Have you donated your time to help sandbag or clean up during the... Read more »

Temporary Location for Hills Bank and Trust - Gilbert St

The Hills Bank and Trust Company location on South Gilbert Street in Iowa City is temporarily closed while remodeling due to recent flooding. Until the remodeling is complete, a temporary location... Read more »

Culver Announces Emergency Grants

DES MOINES (AP) - Governor Chet Culver has announced $17.1 million in National Emergency Grant funding for the state of Iowa.

Culver says the money will go to 54 projects. Read more »

Who Should Test Their Well Water?

IOWA CITY - Should I be testing my water? Many people who are on private well systems are asking that question because of the recent flooding. Nancy Hall, supervisor of environmental microbiology for... Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-25-08 9:00 a.m.)

AMES, Iowa – June 25, 2008: 9 a.m. update – Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely monitor... Read more »

UI's Largest Dorm Won't House Students in the Fall

IOWA CITY (AP) - Students at the University of Iowa won't be calling the Mayflower home this fall. The school's largest residence hall, which houses nearly 20 percent of the university's 5,500 dorm... Read more »

Residents of Idyllwild Neighborhood Survey Damage

IOWA CITY - One Iowa City neighborhood hit hard by the flood is trying to recoup and recover. Some homes in the Idyllwild area off Foster Road had four feet of water. The chipped wall of Piyush Patel's... Read more »

Now 70 Iowa Counties Included in Federal Disaster

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have announced that one additional county is now eligible for federal... Read more »

DOT Updates Road Closures (6-23-08 12:30 p.m.)

AMES, Iowa – June 23, 2008: 12:30 p.m. update - Flooding continues to affect many roadways in the state, according to Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) officials. Iowans are urged to closely... Read more »

Red Cross Expands Emergency Assistance in Oskaloosa, Iowa City and Ottumwa

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CEDAR RAPIDS - As residents of the Oskaloosa, Iowa City and Ottumwa areas begin their recovery from recent flooding, the American Red Cross is expanding emergency assistance services there. Red Cross... Read more »

Summer Classes Resume at University of Iowa After Flood

IOWA CITY (AP) - More than 10,000 students are expected back at the University of Iowa on Monday after a one-week interruption in summer classes because of record flooding on the Iowa River. It... Read more »