Ames Evaluates Future Flood Protection

Hilton Coliseum under water in Ames. (Arturo Fernandez/The Register)

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By Aaron Hepker

Story Created: Aug 29, 2010 at 4:53 PM CST

Story Updated: Aug 29, 2010 at 4:53 PM CST

AMES, Iowa (AP) — City officials in Ames are evaluating ways to protect businesses, homes and Iowa State University's campus from future flooding.

Bob Kindred is the assistant city manager. He says everything is on the table, since flooding is becoming increasingly common.

The options include dams, levees, flood barriers and stricter zoning laws.

Kindred says officials will discuss the options at a Sept. 14 City Council meeting.

Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency are expected to visit ISU this week to make damage estimates.

Earlier this month more than two dozen buildings on campus suffered storm and flood damage. Up to 14 feet of water filled Hilton Coliseum.

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