More rain is on the way to eastern Iowa on top of the rain that's already fallen over the last week. That is prompting concern along the Cedar River in eastern ...

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1 Year After Record Flood On June 13, 2008, floodwaters began destroying thousands of homes and businesses in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Cedar River, which cuts through the center ...

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell says the 2008 flood will always be part of the city's story. Mayor O'Donnell said, "The flood and the recovery from the flood, is such a part of our identity now.

It’s part of the 3.71 miles of flood walls and gates that are planned for the Cedar River within Cedar Rapids and will keep high water out of the city limits. So far, the wall extends for a mile.

On June 13, 2008, the Cedar River crested to a historic 31.12 feet, 11 feet higher than the river had gone before. Seventeen years later, Cedar Rapids is more t ...

The flood's 31.12 foot crest was the highest ever recorded for the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids -- about 20 feet above flood stage. Nearly 10 square miles of the city were impacted by flood waters.

The redlining map for Cedar Rapids, courtesy of Ben Kaplan, ... “The City worked with State and Federal agencies to create first-of-their-kind programs following the 2008 Flood.

Presidential Election Map. Iowa Interactive Results. Everyday ... Nearly 15 years after the flood of 2008, the City of Cedar Rapids announced it’s getting $180 million dollars to help finish the ...

FARGO -- John Emerson piled sandbags around the front and back doors of his hardware store, just as a precaution. After all, the river that runs through downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, had never ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KWWL) -- A stepping stone has been made in the city of Cedar Rapids and their effort to improve the flood control system. 1st Avenue was closed off between 3rd Street West and ...

The city of Cedar Rapids will allocate $10.2 million of its American Rescue Plan Act funding to help pay for its Flood Control System.The city is in the process of building the sprawling network ...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — High inflation and construction cost spikes are prompting city of Cedar Rapids officials to study the impact of growing expenses on its permanent flood control system ...