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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:13 PM Original message |
Hey,folks. An UPDATE from IOWA |
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gateley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:18 PM Response to Original message |
1. Where are all the evacuees going TO? |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:22 PM Response to Reply #1 |
3. I can only speak for Iowa City, Gately |
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Bettie (774 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:37 PM Response to Reply #3 |
15. CR People are going to a couple of schools in the area |
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BeHereNow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:25 PM Response to Reply #1 |
6. "Is FEMA involved?" God, I hope not the sake of the people impacted. |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:28 PM Response to Reply #6 |
28. Yeah, Jeremy Scahill was VERY upset about that last night... |
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eppur_se_muova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:45 PM Response to Reply #6 |
35. Iowans are known for resourcefulness -- they will provide their own formaldehyde. |
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TheDoorbellRang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
2. It's just unbelievable |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
4. I went to the U of I and was there when IC flooded in 93 |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:29 PM Response to Reply #4 |
8. dmordue, much worse. |
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stray cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:34 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. All the bridges between the two campuses - that would be alot worse and unbelievable |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:36 PM Response to Reply #11 |
13. After the spillway breached.. |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:48 PM Response to Reply #8 |
36. Here's an "updating" graph of the flood stage and projected levels later next week... |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:54 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. It just went up downtown, cali |
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FrenchieCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
5. I'll keep on praying anyhow.......just in case. |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:31 PM Response to Reply #5 |
9. Thanks, Frenchie. |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:31 PM Response to Reply #5 |
29. I'm guessing that if isn't already done, noone will be steam tunneling any more in Iowa City... |
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JimGinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:29 PM Response to Original message |
7. Yeah, I've Been Watching It On The News Too... |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:33 PM Response to Reply #7 |
10. That's the problem, JimG |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
12. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep well and safe. |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:36 PM Response to Original message |
14. I can relate. |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:39 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Folks, the number of Obama T-shirts, today, sandbagging |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:45 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Are you in danger? |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:50 PM Response to Reply #19 |
20. No, Swamp. |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:35 PM Response to Reply #19 |
30. Also, if you can get cash from an ATM, get it NOW! |
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silverojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 10:12 PM Response to Reply #30 |
48. Very good advice! |
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cbayer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:38 PM Response to Original message |
16. Ah, man. I heard the report on the radio. |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:41 PM Response to Reply #16 |
18. Thanks, cbayer! |
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rebel with a cause (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 08:57 PM Response to Original message |
21. Have never been in a flood, |
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windbreeze (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
22. Take care, stay safe, know you are in our thoughts.... |
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Peacetrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
23. Was in Iowa City Tuesday ... |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:36 PM Response to Reply #23 |
31. I heard they are also evacuating Hawkeye Court now too... |
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Peacetrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-13-08 05:47 AM Response to Reply #31 |
56. I just read that.. |
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Radio_Lady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:20 PM Response to Original message |
24. K&R, Condem. I've never been to Iowa -- and only know it from musical theater. |
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DenverDem23 (61 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:27 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Iowa is a great state, I have been there several times... and a big one |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:45 PM Response to Reply #24 |
34. Thank you, Radio. |
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blogslut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
25. My heart is with you |
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usregimechange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:25 PM Response to Original message |
26. Be safe, I have severe storms heading my way in MO as we speak. |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:41 PM Response to Original message |
32. Internet accesss may be lost soon... |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:43 PM Response to Original message |
33. Just got the latest, people |
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saged52 (344 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
37. appreciate your update - |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:50 PM Response to Reply #37 |
38. Thanks, saged |
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saged52 (344 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 10:04 PM Response to Reply #38 |
43. not only do I love Warren Zevon - |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 10:07 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. Good |
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Blue Gardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-13-08 04:50 PM Response to Reply #37 |
58. Crowne Plaza in CR is flooded |
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City Lights (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
40. I caught some of their live coverage via the web earlier...horrible. |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 10:02 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. Shit, No Surrender |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
41. I grew up in Davenport, and have seen more floods than I care to remember. |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 10:06 PM Response to Reply #41 |
44. mycritters |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 10:24 PM Response to Reply #44 |
51. I am so sorry. Can't imagine how you're feeling. |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
46. we almost moved to Iowa City a few years ago |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 10:11 PM Response to Reply #46 |
47. Almost chicken don't make soup, fishwax |
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Peacetrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-13-08 05:52 AM Response to Reply #47 |
57. Condem stay safe,... |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 10:15 PM Response to Original message |
49. I am so very sorry for everyone. It must feel like the end of the |
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Condem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 10:23 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. Thanks, rogue |
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cascadiance (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 10:29 PM Response to Original message |
52. Check how much Cedar Rapids is "under water" today... |
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happyiowan (653 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
53. Hey Fellow Iowans and Wellwishers |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-12-08 11:50 PM Response to Original message |
54. Condem! We're |
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DangerousRhythm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-13-08 05:11 AM Response to Original message |
55. Stay safe! |
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1776Forever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-13-08 05:03 PM Response to Original message |
59. Obama.com has a link for donations |
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