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Cedar Rapids Fights Back Against Flooding

Published September 27, 2016 at 1:48 PM EDT

City crews and residents in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, have been stacking sandbags and building barriers as the Cedar River swells beyond its banks in the state. Thousands have been evacuated from their homes and businesses.

The city saw record flooding in 2008 and officials hope the lessons learned in that natural disaster will help prevent more damage this time.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Dean Borg of Iowa Public Radio.

Guest

Dean Borg, Iowa City-based correspondent for Iowa Public Radio.

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A garage that floated down a street is still submerged in floodwater June 16, 2008 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Officials hope the lessons learned in 2008 will help prevent excess damage during the flood currently hitting Cedar Rapids. (David Greedy/Getty Images)
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A garage that floated down a street is still submerged in floodwater June 16, 2008 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Officials hope the lessons learned in 2008 will help prevent excess damage during the flood currently hitting Cedar Rapids. (David Greedy/Getty Images)