Cedar Rapids had bad flooding in June of 2008 when heavy rains swelled the Cedar River that runs right next to the city. The county and city offices were built on islands in the river and have not been reoccupied since. One neighborhood near the river was flooded up to the second floor of businesses and homes. The motel we stayed in had markers up above the first floor doorways to show how high the water had been.
Damaged and repaired homes in that area are being bought by the city and demolished so a new park will take that flood-prone site.
The Quaker Oats Co. in Cedar Rapids is still in business.
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