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Washington County Fair 2008
KCII will post some short videos of a few events this week from the fair. Listen for live updates from the Bid Red Radio, and look for it playing music this at the fairgrounds.
4-H and FFA Livestock Judging contest
Monday, July 14
Washington, Iowa
Washington County Fair
4-H and FFA Livestock Judging contest
Monday, July 14
Washington, Iowa
Washington County Fair
Friday, July 4, 2008
Muscatine volunteers needed
THIS EMAIL IS FROM Tom Brehmer
I've been asked to resend this with additional numbers, as the number in the original notice goes to our office answering machine. Our office, however, is closed for the 4th of July weekend. It was thought more people may be available during the holiday weekend and we might miss some wishing to volunteer. So, if you could please run the following for this weekend, we'd really appreciate it. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience and confusion. Thanks!
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Volunteers and Information in Muscatine is seeking volunteers to aid in flood recovery efforts for handicapped and elderly flood victims. If you are able-bodied and can help, please call Volunteers and Information in Muscatine at the following numbers:
563-299-2693
563-299-3738
563-299-9676
Tom Brehmer
Vice Chairman, V & I Board Of Directors
Muscatine, Iowa
Contact: 563-260-5486
I've been asked to resend this with additional numbers, as the number in the original notice goes to our office answering machine. Our office, however, is closed for the 4th of July weekend. It was thought more people may be available during the holiday weekend and we might miss some wishing to volunteer. So, if you could please run the following for this weekend, we'd really appreciate it. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience and confusion. Thanks!
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Volunteers and Information in Muscatine is seeking volunteers to aid in flood recovery efforts for handicapped and elderly flood victims. If you are able-bodied and can help, please call Volunteers and Information in Muscatine at the following numbers:
563-299-2693
563-299-3738
563-299-9676
Tom Brehmer
Vice Chairman, V & I Board Of Directors
Muscatine, Iowa
Contact: 563-260-5486
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
99 reopens in Oakville
This information from Kathy Vance:
WAPELLO, Iowa- The Louisa County Emergency Management Director announced Highway 99 has been reopened in to the flooded city of Oakville. Residents are being allowed to return to their homes to begin the clean-up. Louisa County Sheriff Curt Braby is warning residents many parts of the city are still under water and to enter at their own risk.
Contractors and other professionals, volunteers and the media have also been cleared to enter the City of Oakville but must receive credentials.
Contractors and other professionals must report to the Louisa County Tax Assessors office located in the County Courthouse at 117 South Main Street in Wapello, Monday-Friday 8am-4:40pm. Contractors and professionals will have to show ID and business license.
Volunteers must report to the Solid Rock Baptist Church located in Wapello at 14041 Locust St.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Fund raising
Polly Prior from Columbus Junction has this information:
T-shirts are for sale to help with flood relief for Columbus Junction and Louisa County.
The CJ Gazette has t-shirts for sale that the money will go into a fund to help Louisa County,the 3 cities of CJ, Wapello, and Oakville.
The business "Simply Soothing" is making t-shirts for sale to help the flood relief in Columbus Junction. They will custom make the shirt with various pictures from the flood. They also have Flood Survival baseball caps.
T-shirts are for sale to help with flood relief for Columbus Junction and Louisa County.
The CJ Gazette has t-shirts for sale that the money will go into a fund to help Louisa County,the 3 cities of CJ, Wapello, and Oakville.
The business "Simply Soothing" is making t-shirts for sale to help the flood relief in Columbus Junction. They will custom make the shirt with various pictures from the flood. They also have Flood Survival baseball caps.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Farmer's Market relocated in Columbus Junction
This message also from Community Development:
The Columbus Junction farmers market has relocated due to the flood. The market will be held at the American Legion parking lot, 99 2nd St. Columbus Junction on Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm until further notice. The Columbus Junction market is the only farmers market in Louisa County and is certified by the Iowa Department of Land Stewardship (IDALS) to accept Senior Nutrition Coupons and WIC vouchers. New vendors are always welcome. For more information about the Columbus Junction farmers market please contact Mallory Smith or Nitza Lopez-Castillo, Columbus Junction Community Development Center at 319-728-7971 or cdc@columbusjunctioniowa.org.
The Columbus Junction farmers market has relocated due to the flood. The market will be held at the American Legion parking lot, 99 2nd St. Columbus Junction on Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 pm until further notice. The Columbus Junction market is the only farmers market in Louisa County and is certified by the Iowa Department of Land Stewardship (IDALS) to accept Senior Nutrition Coupons and WIC vouchers. New vendors are always welcome. For more information about the Columbus Junction farmers market please contact Mallory Smith or Nitza Lopez-Castillo, Columbus Junction Community Development Center at 319-728-7971 or cdc@columbusjunctioniowa.org.
Message from Columbus Junction Community Development
This message is from Mallory Smith, Columbus Junction Community Development Director
The flood waters that recently wrecked havoc in Columbus Junction, Iowa left residents and visitors high and dry for places to eat. That is an unusual occurrence for this little town of 1,900 that boasts thirteen restaurants and three bars. The high water closed four of the town's food establishments and left nine more with tables empty, under a boil order while the city's water treatment plant was restored to normal operating conditions. On Saturday morning the boil order was lifted and cooks immediately began chopping, mixing and frying. Customers weren't far behind. People were happy to enjoy again their favorite culinary treats that in Columbus Junction range from huevos rancheros to apple pie.
The flood of 2008 created a small business disaster for this Southeast Iowa community. High water directly or indirectly affected nearly every business in the city, almost all of which are small family-owned enterprises. The easternmost portion of the downtown business district was under water for days. Over two dozen businesses and organizations are now facing the tasks of clean up, repairs or perhaps rebuilding. Businesses above the flooded area felt the effects too due to the boil order and closed highways that left the city inaccessible from the east and north for a week. Fortunately homeowners fared better and less than 10 houses were damaged.
Even now, while water is still being pumped out of the Fairgrounds, the economic recovery effort is underway. Elias Gutierrez, Executive Director for Louisa Development Group, a countywide economic development organization, is heading up efforts to connect business owners with resources such as FEMA, Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). "It's vital to have these businesses up and running again. They provide jobs, pay taxes and contribute a lot to our economy," stated Gutierrez.
City officials are hopeful that the spirit of sandbagging will extend to shopping locally. The city's largest grocery store, Economart, was underwater and is closed. Residents are being encouraged to shop at the three Hispanic markets that carry full product lines including grocery items, produce, meat, dairy, and cleaning supplies. Another option being presented is to make the trip to Wapello, the county seat fifteen minutes away, where Economart's owners have a second location. "It's a very important time to shop locally, to help the economy and show community pride," declares Mallory Smith, Columbus Junction Community Development Director.
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The flood waters that recently wrecked havoc in Columbus Junction, Iowa left residents and visitors high and dry for places to eat. That is an unusual occurrence for this little town of 1,900 that boasts thirteen restaurants and three bars. The high water closed four of the town's food establishments and left nine more with tables empty, under a boil order while the city's water treatment plant was restored to normal operating conditions. On Saturday morning the boil order was lifted and cooks immediately began chopping, mixing and frying. Customers weren't far behind. People were happy to enjoy again their favorite culinary treats that in Columbus Junction range from huevos rancheros to apple pie.
The flood of 2008 created a small business disaster for this Southeast Iowa community. High water directly or indirectly affected nearly every business in the city, almost all of which are small family-owned enterprises. The easternmost portion of the downtown business district was under water for days. Over two dozen businesses and organizations are now facing the tasks of clean up, repairs or perhaps rebuilding. Businesses above the flooded area felt the effects too due to the boil order and closed highways that left the city inaccessible from the east and north for a week. Fortunately homeowners fared better and less than 10 houses were damaged.
Even now, while water is still being pumped out of the Fairgrounds, the economic recovery effort is underway. Elias Gutierrez, Executive Director for Louisa Development Group, a countywide economic development organization, is heading up efforts to connect business owners with resources such as FEMA, Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). "It's vital to have these businesses up and running again. They provide jobs, pay taxes and contribute a lot to our economy," stated Gutierrez.
City officials are hopeful that the spirit of sandbagging will extend to shopping locally. The city's largest grocery store, Economart, was underwater and is closed. Residents are being encouraged to shop at the three Hispanic markets that carry full product lines including grocery items, produce, meat, dairy, and cleaning supplies. Another option being presented is to make the trip to Wapello, the county seat fifteen minutes away, where Economart's owners have a second location. "It's a very important time to shop locally, to help the economy and show community pride," declares Mallory Smith, Columbus Junction Community Development Director.
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Monday, June 23, 2008
Roads opening back up
Only this road is listed as closed by the Washington County Secondary Roads Department: Dogwood Ave. at McKains Access northwest of Brighton.
The Public Safety Center also reports Highway 22 near Riverside is open.
The Public Safety Center also reports Highway 22 near Riverside is open.
Louisa County Extension resources
Louisa County Extension Office has many resources available a their website:
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/louisa
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/louisa
Photos of Columbus Junction
Here are a few more images courtesy of Lyle Moen. These pictures of Columbus Junction were taken June 15.
(Lyle Moen)
(Lyle Moen)
(Lyle Moen)
(Lyle Moen)
Emergency meetings in Louisa County
Louisa County Extension and the Louisa County Office of Emergency Management will be holding meetings for those displaced by flooding every night at 7 p.m. at the Solid Rock Baptist Church on Locust Street in Wapello.
These informational meetings include updates on road and flood conditions in Louisa County; the latest updates on food, housing and other services; updates on aid and question and answer sessions.
The public is welcome to attend. Meetings will continue nightly until the need is met.
These informational meetings include updates on road and flood conditions in Louisa County; the latest updates on food, housing and other services; updates on aid and question and answer sessions.
The public is welcome to attend. Meetings will continue nightly until the need is met.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Columbus Junction Boil Order Lifted
The Louisa County Sheriff's Office reports the city of Columbus Junction has lifted the boil order for the city water system. Test results are back and the city water is safe for drinking and personal use.
Highway 92 opens
According to the DOT, Highway 92 at Columbus Junction is now open. Also, Highway 70 north of Columbus Junction is open. Highway 61 north of Wapello is under intense construction and is closed for saftey concerns.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Louisa County Road Update
Louisa County Sheriff's office reports that Highway 61 north of Wapello has considerable damage. crews are working to reopen that section and possibly could have it open again Tuesday or Wednesday.
There had been bicycle traffic allowed on 61 to accommodate commuters, but that has now been restricted again because of work underway.
Highway 92 in Columbus Junction could open again soon depending on a number of factors.
There had been bicycle traffic allowed on 61 to accommodate commuters, but that has now been restricted again because of work underway.
Highway 92 in Columbus Junction could open again soon depending on a number of factors.
Skunk River / Corallville Photos
More photos from Lyle Moen:
(Lyle Moen)
(Lyle Moen)
The Coralville Strip
(Lyle Moen)
The Coralville Strip
(Lyle Moen)
Have pictures of local flooding? Email them news@kciradio.com
McKains Access
(Lyle Moen)Skunk River at Brighton
(Lyle Moen)The Coralville Strip
(Lyle Moen)The Coralville Strip
(Lyle Moen)Have pictures of local flooding? Email them news@kciradio.com
Coppock and Wapello photos
Today KCII will post several photos submitted by Lyle Moen, who graciously allowed us to bring them to you. Moen was able to get a ride in an airplane Sunday and document Washington and Louisa Counties' events.
Construction of a new bridge in Coppock was already underway before the floods came through.
(Lyle Moen)
This is Wapello
(Lyle Moen)
Throughout today, more birds-eye view shots will be posted as we upload them.
Construction of a new bridge in Coppock was already underway before the floods came through.
(Lyle Moen)This is Wapello
(Lyle Moen)Throughout today, more birds-eye view shots will be posted as we upload them.
Family reunion relocated
A family reunion has been relocated. The 86th John A. Rees family reunion that was scheduled for Saturday, June 21 at the Chautauqua Park in Columbus Junction has been relocated to the first shelter at Marr park near Ainsworth at noon Saturday.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
John McCain reacts to Columbus Junction visit
Senator John McCain visited Columbus Junction today, and he the guest on KCII's In Touch with Southeast Iowa for a reaction to that visit. Hear the program Friday at 12:50 p.m.
Tyson Foods Paychecks
Tyson Fresh Meats in Columbus Junction will be distributing paychecks at the plant security building between noon and 4 p.m. today (Thursday). Workers must have their work ID with them.
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