Iowa City Lifts All Evacuation Orders, Curfews

Todd Cramer, Pastor of High School Ministries takes pictures of Parkview Church from Foster Rd. as floodwaters from the burgeoned Iowa River rise in Iowa City on Saturday, June 14, 2008. After a week of intensive volunteer efforts, the floodwaters have risen above the sandbags and are predicted to reach the eves on the first story of the church when the river crests June 17 at a level of 33 feet. (Jonathan D. Woods/The Gazette)

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Iowa City Lifts All Evacuation Orders, Curfews

By Becky Ogann

Story Created: Jun 26, 2008 at 10:53 AM CST

Story Updated: Jun 26, 2008 at 10:53 AM CST

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A civil emergency order also was withdrawn. It had allowed Mayor Regenia Bailey to order mandatory evacuations and take other actions during the widespread flooding earlier this month in the eastern Iowa city.

City officials say all structures in flood areas must undergo evaluations before owners can re-enter.

They warn of hazards including debris and unstable ground.

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