On the two-year anniversary of Iowa’s 2008 historic flooding and storms, June’s heavy rains remind us of lessons we’ve learned. We responded to those disasters with dozens of initiatives to help cities, counties, businesses and individuals rebuild safer, stronger and smarter. This spring, we continued those efforts by approving much-needed infrastructure projects that also create jobs and give communities an economic shot in the arm.
June 29, 2010
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Nominations are being accepted through June 11 for the Rebuild Iowa Award for Service. The award recognizes Iowans who’ve gone above and beyond the call of duty in 2008 disaster recovery efforts to help our state rebuild safer, stronger and smarter. Further details and nomination forms can be found at www.rio.iowa.gov/Rebuild_Iowa_Award_for_Service.pdf.
May 21, 2010
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Small business owners impacted by the 2008 disasters may qualify for assistance with damaged equipment and flood insurance premiums. An outline of two such programs for Main Street are below the fold.
May 20, 2010
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On April 12, interns working with the Senate Democrats joined Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal for a day-trip from the Statehouse to Cedar Rapids.
April 13, 2010
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Unlike many other states hit by the national recession, the Iowa Legislature balanced the state budget responsibly without raising taxes. We expanded efforts to rebuild and recover from the recession and historic natural disasters of 2008, to create jobs and improve Iowa’s business climate, and to encourage the production of Iowa-produced renewable fuels.
April 12, 2010
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After the 2008 floods, it’s time to make our state safer, stronger, and better prepared in case of future storms or weather emergencies.
February 22, 2010
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State Senator Rob Hogg, Chair of the Senate Rebuild Iowa Committee, and Jean Wiedenheft, Margaret Wolter, and Don Johnson of the Indian Creek Nature Center participated in a press conference today to discuss individual and state actions that can reduce future flood damage.
February 2, 2010
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Starting with the floods of 1993, Iowa has suffered more than $20 billion in damage from flooding. That’s why the Legislature is considering 16 new recommendations from the Watershed Resource Coordinating Council to reduce the intensity and damage of future floods.
January 28, 2010
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Four disaster assistance programs will be available in December to small businesses and landlords impacted by the 2008 storms and floods. Funding comes from the Community Development Block Grant that Iowa has received from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
November 30, 2009
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