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More disaster aid money flows into Iowa (The Des Moines Register) (Cached page) State and federal disaster aid to Iowa topped $3 billion this week, but problems remain in helping businesses, homeowners, workers and local communities recover from last summer’s massive flooding, a state official told the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee on Thursday. Revived flood plain program in Iowa concentrates on inspections (The Des Moines Register) (Cached page) The state is set for its biggest fight against future flood damage after the Iowa Legislature this session resurrected a key flood plain program that had lost most of its cash since 1983. Juneteenth tributes in Iowa broaden over the years (The Des Moines Register) (Cached page) In 19 years, Iowaâs June-teenth commemoration has grown from a four-hour event to a 10-day celebration with everything from a gospel concert to a parade. State aid cuts may spur 250 layoffs at Iowa universities (The Des Moines Register) (Cached page) Ames, Ia. - Iowaâs public universities could lay off close to 250 people as part of plans to deal with $80 million less in state appropriations. Iowa American Water rate hike worries Q-C business customers (Quad-City Times) (Cached page) While many Quad-City area business people understand the reasons behind Iowa American Waterâs proposed water rate increase, it is the amount â and its potential effect on their bottom lines â that some are having trouble swallowing. Customers express anger over proposed Iowa American Water increase (Quad-City Times) (Cached page) Robert Miller of Bettendorf, apparently seething, stood before three representatives of Iowa American Water and three members of the Iowa Utilities Board. Iowa Games opening ceremonies near (Sioux City Journal) (Cached page) Jim Hallihan loves his job. You can tell by the enthusiasm in his voice when he makes the rounds meeting with the media promoting his beloved Iowa Games, which get under way next month. Project Recovery Iowa writes song about flood (The Iowa City Press-Citizen) (Cached page) When more than 100 staff members of Project Recovery Iowa met in Iowa City for a training session in May, they were able to express their experiences since last yearâs storms and flood in a new way -- with a song. Iowa flood victims still wait for help (MSNBC) (Cached page) A hole in the government's disaster relief net has left many Iowa residents deep in debt and more than 1,000 households still waiting to learn what will happen to their damaged homes. A Year After Flooding, Iowa Limps To Recovery (NPR) (Cached page) A year ago, torrential rains in eastern Iowa turned what was already serious flooding into a catastrophe. The Cedar River overflowed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, damaging thousands of homes and businesses. A year later, recovery in Cedar Rapids has been slow. Iowa flood program gets appropriation (UPI) (Cached page) DES MOINES, Iowa, June 12 (UPI) -- The Iowa Legislature has approved a $2 million appropriation for a flood plain program designed to help the state develop appropriate flood prevention. Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1 Year After Record Flood (NPR) (Cached page) On June 13, 2008, floodwaters began destroying thousands of homes and businesses in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Cedar River, which cuts through the center of town, crested almost 20 feet above flood level. That's 11 feet higher than the previous record. Iowa officials not concerned over global flu pandemic (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier) (Cached page) DES MOINES --- Thursday's first announced global flu pandemic in 41 years carried no impact for Iowa, according to state public health officials. Minnesota group holds Iowa disaster camps (Pioneer Press) (Cached page) NEW HARTFORD, Iowa â Children in New Hartford who have experienced disasters are the first this summer in Iowa to attend weeklong day camps that will be offered in 19 spots throughout the state. Fourth of July fireworks in Iowa City (The Iowa City Press-Citizen) (Cached page) The City of Iowa City will be sponsoring the 4th of July fireworks on Saturday, July 4. Fireworks will begin after the last band performs at the Toyota-Scion Jazz Festival downtown. Iowa City Transit route to detour (The Iowa City Press-Citizen) (Cached page) Due to the "Dam to Downtown" 10K race on Saturday, June 13, Iowa City Transit will have a detour along the North Dodge route. Iowa legislator envision more health coverage (WOI-TV Des Moines) (Cached page) JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) - A state lawmaker says the Legislature could expand health coverage to more adults next year, but he notes the move would be expensive and require federal help. Iowa legislator envisions more health coverage (WOI-TV Des Moines) (Cached page) JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) - A state lawmaker says officials could devise a plan for expanding health care to more adults by next year, but he notes the move would be expensive and require federal help. Iowa Supreme Court sides with church in sewage battle (The Des Moines Register) (Cached page) An Iowa church that flooded with sewage in 2005 rightfully won its negligence lawsuit against Webster City officials who mishandled a construction job three decades earlier, the state Supreme Court ruled today. News courtesy of 
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