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Kindness out of chaos: Still serving the community five years after the derecho
"It was chaos. So no cell service, no electricity, you couldn't cook food. Just driving through the community. Just trying to ...
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‘How do you prepare for that?’: Cedar Rapids city officials reflect on lessons learned during 2020 derecho
Five years after a derecho devastated Cedar Rapids, city officials said they've incorporated many of the lessons learned into ...
Cedar Rapids first responders recall taking record number of calls after 2020 derecho
Sunday marks five years since the August 2020 derecho in Cedar Rapids.Even with every natural disaster experience eastern iowa has been through--none required t ...
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Then & Now: Photos show Eastern Iowa’s recovery five years after the 2020 derecho
Five years ago, pictures told the story of the derecho. The 140 mph winds that hit Eastern Iowa on Aug. 10, 2020, downed ...
Sunday marks five years since the devastating derecho hit eastern Iowa
August 10, 2020 is a day many in eastern Iowa remember vividly as sunny skies quickly turned dark and winds picked up for ...