Cedar Rapids NewsLocal news for Cedar Rapids, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Shipping delays remain as Midwest floodwaters ease- July 11, 2008 Shipments of coal and other freight in the Midwest are still delayed because of last month's record flooding.http://www.topix.net/city/cedar-rapids-ia/2008/07/shipping-delays-remain-as-midwest-floodw... Census Shows Iowa Suburbs Continue to Grow- July 10, 2008 Iowa's population continues to slowly increase, with suburbs leading the way. New census estimates show Iowa's overall population in 2007 approaching 3 million residents.http://www.topix.net/city/cedar-rapids-ia/2008/07/census-shows-iowa-suburbs-continue-to-gr... Cedar Rapids Flood Costs Top $1 Billion- July 10, 2008 The presidential field has been paired from fifteen-plus candidates to just two.http://www.topix.net/city/cedar-rapids-ia/2008/07/cedar-rapids-flood-costs-top-1-billion?f... How to Volunteer Now in Cedar Rapids- July 10, 2008 If you want to volunteer in Cedar Rapids, there is now one place that is organizing the effort.http://www.topix.net/city/cedar-rapids-ia/2008/07/how-to-volunteer-now-in-cedar-rapids?fro... In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, water off their backs- July 10, 2008 At first, Kim Knoke thought she was lucky. Her house was badly damaged in last month's flooding, but she was relieved to learn, when the water receded, that it's sound enough to be repaired.http://www.topix.net/city/cedar-rapids-ia/2008/07/in-cedar-rapids-iowa-water-off-their-bac... Busy time for generators in Cedar Rapids- July 9, 2008 A large generator in the alley between The Gazette and KCRG-TV9 has been providing electrical power to the two businesses since June 12 flooding cut power to downtown Cedar Rapids.http://www.topix.net/city/cedar-rapids-ia/2008/07/busy-time-for-generators-in-cedar-rapids... Former accountant accused of stealing $64,000 from Manpower- July 9, 2008 Former Manpower accountant Kevin A. Veatch, 51, was arrested Monday after a four-month investigation that revealed he embezzled more than $64,000 from the company, Hiawatha police said.http://www.topix.net/city/cedar-rapids-ia/2008/07/former-accountant-accused-of-stealing-64... Receding floodwaters give up trove of debris- July 8, 2008 Duffels of police riot gear. Thousands of pens. Toys, water heaters and even dog houses.http://www.topix.net/city/cedar-rapids-ia/2008/07/receding-floodwaters-give-up-trove-of-de... 54 percent of Iowa's FEMA aid goes to residents of Linn County- July 8, 2008 Linn County residents have been awarded more than half the $90 million the Federal Emergency Management Agency has given to Iowans in the past six weeks.http://www.topix.net/city/cedar-rapids-ia/2008/07/54-percent-of-iowas-fema-aid-goes-to-res... Cedar Rapids says don't count on buyout- July 8, 2008 City leaders in Cedar Rapids are telling residents affected by last month's historic flooding not to count on a government buyout.http://www.topix.net/city/cedar-rapids-ia/2008/07/cedar-rapids-says-dont-count-on-buyout?f... |