(s/ jeff pomeranz / city manager cedar rapids, ia :11 - :16)"it's not time yet to go back to life as usual. we're getting close."heavy rain over the weekend has sent the cedar river over its banks... cresting in cedar rapids tuesday morning at 22-feet... a ten mile system of temporary barriers and levees appears to be holding... protecting the homes and about five thousand people who were evacuated. (nats: 2008 flood)leaders hoped to avoid a repeat of 2008 when the worst flood in ron corbett / cedar rapids, iowa :43 - :46)"in 2008 we felt defenseless. in 2016 we took action." (nats:drone of barrier protecting city area) this week, city installed temporary barriers in just two days... and residents helped fill a quarter of a million sandbags.it could be disastrous if the river breaches those temporary barriers... making the next 24 hours critical.(s/ mayor ron corbett / cedar rapids, 1:13) "we'll know at the end of this day how successful we've been for handling this most critical time communities flood recovery effort."city leaders have renewed their call for the federal government t

joining me now to talk about the city's response is jeff pomeranz. thank you for coming in. >> great for being here. >> did i read correctly $5-$6 million th to put the protection in place? >> that correct. >> will that money come from? >> from taxpayers of cedar rapids. >> i know the governor will be touring this area tomorrow. it's up to him to decide whether or not he will ask for federal disaster decoration. would that help? >> if we do get that disaster declaration, that could bring costs. that is correct. >> i talked with the mayor the other night about federal money coming in. the army corps of engineers does not want to part with that 73 million for cedar rapids for whatever reason. they do not think it's a high priority. us senator joni ernst wrote a letter to the us army corps of engineers. it was stern. allah read in part what they as you know the economic benefits of flood control projects are based on the value of property that is protected. if this is the only metric used the core and administration consider building beaches in front of

cedar rapids city manager jeff pomeranz said, in yesterday's news conference, that permanent flood protection is the city's top priority but it will cost $500 million dollars. "permanent flood control protection is critical to our future we've made a number of moves and measures through good planning and implementation and execution for new infrastructure to protect our community, but permanent flood protection will be a necessary solution. " pomeranz says the temporary flood protection system of hesco barriers, sandbags and earthen berms, currently in place, costs $5 to $6 million dollars. so the city is warning there may be breaches and urging people to stay away from flood-prone areas. two emergency shelters are open for people who've evacuated their homes in cedar rapids. already, about 100 people have volunteers brought more beds to the cedar hills community church on e avenue nw yesterday. the beds are placed in a separate room of the church for people who want to rest. in the main room, there's games, books and plenty of snacks for guests. many at this shelter say they experienced a se

city manager jeff pomeranz says he won't feel comfortable about the city beating the flood for at least two more days. that's when the river should drop below 18 feet. while the hesco barriers have done their job above ground, the new concern is below ground. that's because pressure is really sewer system. "it is still a very dangerous situation. the ground is saturated. we are continuing to fight water that is seeping through the system and coming in from our storm sewers. we also want to note that while we hope everyone's first-floor elevations are dry, we will still have many people with water in their basements. " the city is urging people to stay out of the flood zone so crews can work, especially as the water goes down. cedar rapids is trying to figure of sandbags throughout the city once they're not needed anymore. and the city says its bus system won't run through friday. school is off for the rest of the week in the cedar rapids district. the district says it's because of transportation issues and safety concerns. classes will resume next monday. the calendar for this school ye

(jeff pomeranz / city manager, cedar rapids) >> "this is the second largest and most significant flood event in the history of the city of cedar rapids." reid binion: >> i'm reid binion reporting. ((sherry swensk)) there are some dangerous the country and the world. ............ we've got cloudy skies this morning... thunderstorms today. but not looking for anything dangerous or threatening. ........... temps are staying mild because of the clouds with mid 70s right now and more humidity. .............. let's check the radar and see some light rain off to the eas back to you!/// ((kirsten joyce)) >>> las vegas officials will be breaking ground for the city's new nhl team practice facility the new facility will be built in downtown summerlin n which is located near pavilion center drive and giffith peak. the team's gm bill foley along with the the howard hughes corporation , announced the signing of a 20-year ground lease for the two rink practice facility last week. we're still waiting on an official name for the team. /// ((michael stevens)) >>> it turns out that a happy wife does lea

jeff pomeranz / city manager, cedar rapids "this is the second largest and most significant flood event in the hi of the city of cedar rapids."i'm reid binion reporting. toss to rob mostly cloudy with showers again today as a low slides over lake michigan and into indiana. a trough of low pressure will rotate around that low and across us to keep showers going this afternoon. well stay chilly with highs in the low 60s and as winds pick clouds or showers. we do warm a bit tomorrow and dry up a bit. the long range brings our temperatures back into the seasonal range or slightly above average. today: showers likely. breezy ne wind. high: 62 dewpoint: 51 wind: ne 10-20 mph tonight: light rain. low: 56 dewpoint: 52 wind: ne 5-10 mph watt reportedly re-injured his back and will miss an extended season. numerous reports say that he will be placed in injured reserve by the texans tomorrow with the hope that he can come back this season. the associated press says the earliest he'll be back is december. it isn't known if he'll have to have another surgery. it's only just begun, yet the packers ha

up inside these newbo buisnesses---on one side of a hesco barrier wall-- something city manager jeff pomeranz says--they had no choice in. "the only way to have a chance of saving an entire area and entire neighborhood was to place those barriers where we did." keeping the majority of the newbo area dry-- like right here at expecting significant water- instead minimal water--nats is pumping out of their basement. "i thought we'd have 4 feet of water in here, i thought we'd be down for 6,8 months, we had just three weeks--he says the wall--gave them hope. "i actually had hope i was like do--he says--it's an answered prayer. bullet." and to his neighbors on the other side-- "it's too bad but the city will support them." something he has seen--as the city's people--have supported them all. "people were down here, people i didn't even know, i time city leaders stop in for coffee-- "i'll see them and they're gonna get my thanks." evacuation zone--will be open to buisnesses and people for flood recovery-- but saturday morning at seven-- the evacuation zone will open back up to public-- great news--

i spoke with city manager jeff pomeranz. >> the problem is not what you see above ground what's underground. we think that will subside and as the levels go down which they are slowly, we will have residents back into their homes. we are thinking of the weekend everything should be cleared up and we will be able to allow business as usual and life as usual in cedar rapids. >> tomorrow governor branstad will tour the flood damage areas. people in parallel are beginning the cleanup process. the southeast side of town was evacuated before the waters rise . several homeowners reported water in their basements and a near c the cedar river crested in palo over 18 feet early this morning. >> that might be the last thing on your mind if your family impacted by the flood but saving your receipts can help you qualify for assistance. having your receipts will be easier down the road. they will work with eligible households and provide vouchers for certain purchases to costs. a maximum of $5000 can be handed out for assistance. to see if you qualify dial 211 or call this number. you will be provided wi

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cedar rapids city manager jeff pomeranz said, in yesterday's news cf that permanent flood protection is the city's top priority but it will cost $500 million dollars. "permanent flood control protection is critical to our future we've made a number of moves and measures through good planning and implementation and execution for new infrastructure to protect our community, but permanent flood protection will be a necessary solution. " pomeranz says the temporary barriers, sandbags and earthen berms, currently in place, costs $5 to $6 million dollars. so the city is warning there may be breaches and urging people to stay away from flood-prone areas. two emergency shelters are open for people who've evacuated their homes in cedar rapids. already, about 100 people have checked in to the facilities. volunteers brought more beds to the cedar hills community church on e avenue nw yesterday. the beds are placed in a separate room of the church for people who want to rest. books and plenty of snacks for guests. many at this shelter say they experienced a sense of relief after checking in. "37

right now city manager jeff pomeranz is about to speak, he was one of the 1st people back after 2008. everyone knows this operation. and later walking down and seeing jeff all the work that was done come to think of it, both of these bar owners did not offer me a beer. in the kingston village and over in the czech village meeting with a long time business owner and all the work in the village, evening i had a chance to join the senator down in the neighborhood. rum pot hasn't received a lot of media attention. that small family neighborhood was working last night. pitchman this effort to -- a tremendous effort. yesterday i noticed a lot of smiles. smiles on people's faces. smiles because they were accomplishing something. smiles because they were seeing all the other people that had responded to this effort. smiling because they are part of a community. i think it was the 1swe that the city manager came to cedar rapids, he put his hand on my shoulder and he said, mayor, it's all about ownership. i said jeff, what do you mean? explain. he says, no one ever washes a rented car but they