Cedar Rapids Officials Mark Completion of Czech Village Flood Control Project

Cedar Rapids officials mark completion of Czech Village flood control project

Cedar Rapids officials mark completion of flood control project.

Cedar Rapids unveils floodgate and basin to prevent disaster like 2008 flood

A major component of Cedar Rapids' flood control system is officially completed on Monday.The ribbon was cut on the project just outside theNational Czech & Sl

WITH GALLERY: Cedar Rapids leaders dedicate latest flood protection project near Czech Village

Flood protection for the west side of Cedar Rapids has taken a significant step forward, city leaders said Monday morning as they gathered to dedicate, and ceremonially cut the ribbon, for a major addition to the city’s permanent flood control system.The ceremony was held along the west bank of the Cedar River, just outside the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library – a flood story in itself, since the museum building was relocated to higher g…