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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1 Year After Record Flood

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Fri, 06/12/2009 - 3:20am

One year ago this week, flood waters began destroying thousands of homes and businesses in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

The Cedar River, which cuts through the center of town, crested almost 20 feet above flood level. That's eleven feet higher than the previous record.

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