but couldn't complete it because of the economic conditions. 10west side rising committee member gary hinzman says its more important now than ever to finish the work started so long ago.it speaks to the nature of these west side neighbors help somebody else before themselves and they've always been hard working industrious people and they showed that again in the recent flood. 11 no matter how great the recovery it is always important to remember when we fall. it hits home everyday still and that what 8 -81/2 years ago so i never will forget it. if you are interested in giving to the project contrabutions can be made to the greater cedar rapids foundation and marked for west side rising. covering the corridor joe huisinga cbs 2 news cedar rapids ion than a dozen iowa communities getting grants to preserve history.it's all apart of the main street challenge from the iowa ecomonic development authority.cedar rapids is set to receive 75-thousand dollars to help spruce up the old white elephant building in the newbo district.that project will cost more than 350- thousand dollars.a total of 965-t