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State Climatologist: second wettest summer on record

by Radio Iowa Contributor on September 1, 2010

in Fires/Accidents/Disasters,Weather

Flooding in Colfax August 11th.

 The summer of 2010 will enter the record books as the second wettest in Iowa history. State Climatologist Harry Hillaker says the June and July trend of torrential rains and flooding continued in August.

He says parts of central and southeast Iowa received up to 16 inches of rain over the 31 days in August. Preliminary figures show Iowa had a statewide average of 23.3 inches of rain between June, July and August.

Hillaker says that total surpasses the 22.57 inches of rain that fell over the three month period in 1902.

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Several schools let out early due to the heat

by Radio Iowa Contributor 08/31/10 3:31 PM

Over one dozen school districts dismissed classes early today over concerns about the heat. Mason City Community School District superintendent Anita Michich says the heat and humidity the last few days has combined to make poor teaching environments. Micich says the school district has tried its best to cool down the buildings that don’t have [...]

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Culver touts Cedar Rapids recovery, defends fundraiser in flood zone

by O. Kay Henderson 08/30/10 3:40 PM

Governor Chet Culver is in Cedar Rapids this afternoon, touting a public-private program that’s helping flooded-out homeowners rebuild, “Block by Block.”   “This is another great example of Iowans helping Iowans. Local folks in Cedar Rapids have come together to create this ‘Block by Block’ program,” Culver says. “…With a combination of resources including an additional [...]

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Report says 2008 flood communities fared better than expected

by Pat Curtis 08/24/10 12:34 PM

A study of the 2008 flood and storm related disasters in Iowa has found the economies of the hardest hit communities weathered the devastation relatively well. Iowa State University economist Dave Swenson, who co-authored the report, says he assumed he would find significant disruptions to business production in places like Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and [...]

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Culver admits “mistakes were made,” says he’s learned from them (AUDIO)

by O. Kay Henderson 08/16/10 1:37 PM

Governor Chet Culver says he’s made some mistakes in his first term, and learned from them.  Culver, a Democrat, faces a tough reelection battle this November against former Republican Governor Terry Branstad. Culver says some of the criticism about his management of state government “is justified.” “We have made our fair share of mistakes and [...]

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More rain and heat predicted for today

by Radio Iowa Contributor 08/13/10 11:31 AM

More thunderstorms are expected to roll over Iowa today, prompting new warnings about fast-rising water. A Flash Flood Watch is posted for much of the state until late tonight, according to meteorologist Kenny Podrazek at the National Weather Service. Storms will start developing at midday across west-central and north-central Iowa and eventually moving to the [...]

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Preparing for another flood surge?

by O. Kay Henderson 08/12/10 3:44 PM
Flooding in Colfax.

The head of the state’s emergency management division says areas of the state which are dealing with the aftermath of flooding today may see another surge of flood water within the next two days. Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Managment administrator David Miller says the National Weather Service predicts rain will fall north of Highway [...]

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