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mahatmakanejeeves

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2. Pretty dire situation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, home to 150,000 Americans. After the derecho ...

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Fri Aug 14, 2020, 03:15 PM

Aug 2020

Pretty dire situation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, home to 150,000 Americans. After the derecho unleashed 90-100+ mph winds there on Monday, still two-thirds of city without power. Most homes/businesses damaged. Trees/wires down everywhere.

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Iowa storm updates: Latest on power outages, cleanup in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City areas, Aug. 12 [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2020 OP

I have a friend in Cedar Rapids 70sEraVet Aug 2020 #1

Pretty dire situation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, home to 150,000 Americans. After the derecho ... mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2020 #2

Winds now put at 140 mph. Atkins measures 126 mph StClone Aug 2020 #3