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Full coverage of the floods of 2008 in the tri-state area, including stories, photos and videos.
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Time running out on disaster reliefSunday September 28, 2008 |
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Iowa: Fresh flood memories sought in Cedar Rapids Monday September 22, 2008 |
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Iowa: Poll: State should spend more on flood protection Monday September 22, 2008 More than 40% say they were affected by storms |
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Flood-relief benefit concert scheduled Monday September 15, 2008 |
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Dubuquer wades into flood reliefTuesday September 9, 2008 Director of an agency that looks out for small businesses in Iowa had to throw the 'playbook out the window' this summer |
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Iowa: Pelosi promises help for flood, storm victims Tuesday September 9, 2008 House Speaker says Congress will approve more disaster assistance |
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Iowa: Library could take up to 3 years to bounce back Monday September 8, 2008 Flooded structure's $18.7 million grant is only a preliminary figure |
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Disaster assistance deadline approaching Sunday August 31, 2008 Sept. 29 last day to apply for individual grants, business loans |
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Iowa: Couple works to resume training of homing pigeons Sunday August 24, 2008 Business plans derailed by flood |
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Iowa: Culver: Rebuild Iowa Office could become permanent Sunday August 24, 2008 The governor says it is unclear how many employees will remain after this year's response efforts are completed |
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Scam? Nope, FEMA comes callingMonday August 18, 2008 Agency goes door-to-door for information on any remaining flood damage |
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Wisconsin: Sauk County still reeling from flooding Monday August 18, 2008 |
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Iowa: Study: Flooding impacted poor Wednesday August 13, 2008 Low-income people were hardest hit in this year's floods |
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Iowa: Local suppliers can bid to house flood victims Monday August 11, 2008 FEMA will buy manufactured homes off the lot |
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Iowa: Flooding closes roads Wednesday July 30, 2008 Rain in forecast raises concerns |
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Iowa: Firm plays vital role during flood recovery Monday July 14, 2008 Cedar Falls data company kept many services up and running |
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Resurrection flood relief targets kids Sunday July 13, 2008 |
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Iowa: University of Iowa focuses on flood recovery Sunday July 13, 2008 The long, soggy process is expected to cost $232 million |
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Flood of 2008 recedes, but sandbags remainTuesday July 8, 2008 Officials explain the reuse and disposal of the many sandbags |
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Flood on our hands?Monday July 7, 2008 Officials say that Dubuque's floodwall is not a major contributor to problems downriver |
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River floods town despite 'valiant effort'Sunday June 29, 2008 National Guard and civilians fail to hold back Mississippi floodwaters in Missouri |
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Illinois: Communities still on edge as water risesTuesday June 17, 2008 Residents fill more sandbags and hope rivers will crest soon |
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Agencies offering help Monday June 16, 2008 |
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Hope in wake of heartacheMonday June 16, 2008 Some tri-state communities begin flood cleanup as waters recede and weather improves |
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Illinois: Waters creep higher in Ill.Monday June 16, 2008 15 counties are designated state disaster areas |
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Iowa: Hundreds ordered to flee in Iowa CityMonday June 16, 2008 Frantic sandbagging efforts at U of I fail to hold back surging river; state officials brace for serious flooding south of Dubuque |
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Wisconsin: FEMA opens recovery center Monday June 16, 2008 5 counties have been declared disaster areas |
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Locals reach out to flood victims Monday June 16, 2008 |
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Water WarningMonday June 16, 2008 Wet conditions give rise to contamination, mosquito problems |
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Health, safety issues left behind Sunday June 15, 2008 Mold, generators, grief some things to consider |
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Water recedes in Cedar RapidsSunday June 15, 2008 Unspoiled drinking water could run out in 3 to 4 days |
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Wisconsin: Federal disaster declared in Wisconsin Sunday June 15, 2008 |
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Illinois: Levee bursts along Mississippi River Sunday June 15, 2008 Keithsburg, Ill., 'getting under water;' forecast calls for more storms |
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Iowa: Levee fails as river floods neighborhood in Des MoinesSunday June 15, 2008 City's other levees holding; downtown is not believed to be threatened |
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MAKING HISTORY Sunday June 15, 2008 Rivers hit unprecedented levels |
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Next steps: Putting life back in order Sunday June 15, 2008 Answers to common questions; be sure to secure replacement documents |
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Flooding a 'brutal business partner' for farmersSaturday June 14, 2008 Iowa's agriculture secretary surveys some fields in Manchester area |
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I-80 detour snarls trafficSaturday June 14, 2008 Police captain says bottleneck is at 'Dodge and Locust |
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MERCILESSSaturday June 14, 2008 Flooding problems rise in Potosi, Gays Mills, Durango and other areas |
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UNCHARTED WATERSFriday June 13, 2008 Area rivers hit levels never before seen; rescue personnel scramble as cities evacuated |
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Flooding catches Cedar Rapids off guardFriday June 13, 2008 It seems no one expected floodwaters to rise so high, so fast |
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I-80 traffic rerouted through Dubuque Friday June 13, 2008 3 entrance ramps closed to allow for traffic influx |
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Wisconsin: Storms hit water-logged southern WisconsinFriday June 13, 2008 Some areas receive 2 to 3 inches of rain |
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Downtown Friday Night in Dyersville canceled Friday June 13, 2008 Clydesdales will still make appearance |
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Heritage Trail, other areas closed Friday June 13, 2008 |
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U.S. 52 North at Durango still closed Friday June 13, 2008 |
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Red Cross offering clean-up kits in Farley Friday June 13, 2008 |
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DOT provides phone number for road conditions Friday June 13, 2008 |
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IOWA SUBMERGEDThursday June 12, 2008 Flooding closes off parts of Elkader |
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Sandbags hold in Cedar Falls; evacuations in Waterloo, VintonThursday June 12, 2008 |
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Wisconsin: State braces for more rain Thursday June 12, 2008 Crews continue to check dams pressured by high water |
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Mississippi River remains above flood stage Thursday June 12, 2008 Dubuque area under flash-flood watch |
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Agriculture official to tour damaged farmland Thursday June 12, 2008 Erosion fears heightened by recent rains |
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Authorities prepare to close I-80 in Iowa Thursday June 12, 2008 Rising rivers prompt detour plans |
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Dubuque building inspector deployed to Elkader Thursday June 12, 2008 Tri-state area residents help flood-drenched neighbors |
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Iowa A.G. warns of flood-related scams Thursday June 12, 2008 Scam-artists reported targeting Waterloo utility customers |
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Cedar Rapids railroad bridge collapses Thursday June 12, 2008 Authorities close I-380 to non-emergency traffic |
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Flash-flood warning issued for Dubuque County Thursday June 12, 2008 Area also under tornado watch until 8 p.m. |
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Former Hawkeyes star loses businesses in floodThursday June 12, 2008 Cedar River waters travel two blocks in two hours |
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Elkader to hold flood information meeting Thursday June 12, 2008 Residents and businesses impacted encouraged to attend |
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Dyersville issues voluntary evacuation Thursday June 12, 2008 Official says residents need to determine their own relocation places |
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IDOT updates Iowa road closures Thursday June 12, 2008 Flooding continues to cause travel problems throughout the state |
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Flood closes U.S. 52 North at Durango Thursday June 12, 2008 Motorists detoured through Sherrill |
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Golf ball-sized hail hits Farley Thursday June 12, 2008 Heavy rains and flash floods reported |
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East Dubuque deals with creeping flood waters Thursday June 12, 2008 |
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Gays Mills swamped Thursday June 12, 2008 Residents struggle to clean up from another round of devastating floods |
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Tri-state area Mississippi River locks to remain open Thursday June 12, 2008 Corp in process of closing locks farther south |
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"It's just too deep" Thursday June 12, 2008 Flood waters force evacuation of nearly 4,000 Cedar Rapids' homes |
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State of emergency in Grant County Thursday June 12, 2008 Potosi, Lancaster and Livingston bore brunt of storms |
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Updated Interstate 80 detour routes motorists through Dubuque Thursday June 12, 2008 U.S. 20 serves as alternate route because of flooding |
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Emergency water task force formed Wednesday June 11, 2008 |
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Elkader in deepWednesday June 11, 2008 Floodwaters drench tri-states; more rains are expected to make matters much worse |
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Iowa floodwaters still rising Wednesday June 11, 2008 |
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Levee breach spurs evacuations Wednesday June 11, 2008 |
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Wisconsin: Lake reduced to a muddy bogWednesday June 11, 2008 Residents ponder tourism season without their star attraction, while potential disaster lurks in other areas |
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Flooding of 'historic proportions' continues Wednesday June 11, 2008 Elkader remains 'inaccessible' |
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Red Cross urges flood victims to check in online Wednesday June 11, 2008 Agency offers a Safe and well Web site |
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Officials: Crawford County bridges open Wednesday June 11, 2008 |
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Flood warning in effect for Mississippi River at Dubuque Wednesday June 11, 2008 National Weather Service says moderate flooding occurring |
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IDOT updates road closure list Wednesday June 11, 2008 Floods distrupt transportation all over eastern Iowa |
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Deluge swamps southwest Wisconsin Tuesday June 10, 2008 Rain might have played role in death of farmer; many roads remain closed in Grant County |
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Flooding to close part of Mississippi River Tuesday June 10, 2008 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to close locks from Fulton, Ill., to Clarksville, Mo. |
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Iowa: Waters keep rising in IowaTuesday June 10, 2008 Saylorville reservoir near Des Moines and the Iowa River are at risk for breach |
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Elkader closed to traffic Tuesday June 10, 2008 |
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Severe weather kills 5; water rises in Indiana Monday June 9, 2008 At least 1 tornado hit the Omaha, Neb., area with little warning |
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Weather outside is frightful Monday June 9, 2008 Heavy rains, hail and powerful winds add insult to injury in the tri-state area |
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Wisconsin: Severe storms flood southern half of WisconsinMonday June 9, 2008 Rising Kickapoo River victimizes Gays Mills again |
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Iowa: Floodwaters rise throughout IowaMonday June 9, 2008 Culver puts 31 counties under emergency proclamation |
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Flooding closes Miller Riverview Park Monday June 9, 2008 |
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Iowa: Iowa City at risk for floodingSunday June 8, 2008 Officials urge people to take protective measures and prepare to vacate the area if necessary |
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Flash-flood, flood warnings throughout tri-state area Sunday June 8, 2008 |
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Flooding affects some Iowa roadways Saturday June 7, 2008 DNR issues travel advisories |
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Areas north of Dubuque swamped Friday June 6, 2008 Residents of several homes in Bagley are temporarily displaced during a 4-inch deluge |
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Crops submerged under spring delugeThursday June 5, 2008 Weeks of rain could cost farmers plenty |
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Jim Heckmann InterviewTuesday September 9, 2008 Jim Heckmann, state director of Iowa Small Business Development Centers, explains how the agency is dealing with small businesses in Iowa that have been affected by natural disasters this year. (2 min) |
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Flood Cleanup tipsWednesday June 25, 2008 Jim Denman, owner and manager of Steamatic in Dubuque, offers advice to homeowners on how to clean up carpet after a flood. |
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Flooding in the Tri-StatesThursday June 12, 2008 A look at flooding in four cities: Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Gays Mills, Wis., Potosi, Wis. and East Dubuque, Ill. (3 min) |
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Cedar Falls and Waterloo Flood PhotosThursday June 12, 2008 Photos of the flooding in Cedar Falls and Waterloo, Iowa. |
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Elkader flood slideshowThursday June 12, 2008 Photos of the flooding in Elkader, Iowa. |
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Iowa City Flood PhotosThursday June 12, 2008 AP Photos of flooding in Iowa City, Iowa. |
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Vinton Flood PhotosThursday June 12, 2008 AP Photos of flooding in Vinton, Iowa. |
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Elkader FloodingTuesday June 10, 2008 Officers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources talk about their efforts to help with the flooding of the Turkey River in Elkader, Iowa. (2 min) |
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FloodingMonday June 9, 2008 A look at area flooding. (2 min) |
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Farm FloodingThursday June 5, 2008 Joe Riniker of Durango, Iowa talks about the flooding to his fields that will require him to replant 50 acres of crops. |
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Dyersville FloodingSaturday May 31, 2008 Dyersville bands together to clean up after recent flooding. (1 min) |
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Local FloodingFriday April 25, 2008 A quick look at the flooding around Dubuque County. (3 min) |
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FloodingFriday April 25, 2008 TH Photographer Dave Kettering documents the flooding in Garber, Iowa. |
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Flood water on Highway 52 and Walking Way makes alternate modes of transportation to work most helpful.June 11, 2008 Submitted by: rwayne | |
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Ruin & Response ... the Flood of 2008
Wednesday June 18, 2008
Browse through the PDF version of our special report on the aftermath of the flood.
Wednesday June 18, 2008
Browse through the PDF version of our special report on the aftermath of the flood.
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