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Watson, Crick & A Twist
Cedar Rapids has (rightly) captured the headlines as it has suffered greatly during this flood.
As Cedar Rapids gets a little (though much needed) respite as the waters recede much damage is revealed. (AP at HuffPost)
Of concern now are the communities downstream - including Iowa City, mome to Big10 school the University of Iowa. The Iowa river splits that campus - and already 20 buildings, including the arts complex on the West Bank have suffered significant damage. The more elevated sports stadia may escape damaging flooding.
Photos of students and local volunteers chipping in to place sandbags on the Iowa campus.
Though waters are now projected not to reach highest feared levels the crest is still expected to be history making, and any more rain would only make matters worse.
As Cedar Rapids gets a little (though much needed) respite as the waters recede much damage is revealed. (AP at HuffPost)
Of concern now are the communities downstream - including Iowa City, mome to Big10 school the University of Iowa. The Iowa river splits that campus - and already 20 buildings, including the arts complex on the West Bank have suffered significant damage. The more elevated sports stadia may escape damaging flooding.
Photos of students and local volunteers chipping in to place sandbags on the Iowa campus.
Though waters are now projected not to reach highest feared levels the crest is still expected to be history making, and any more rain would only make matters worse.