Remaining electronic votes will be conducted as fiveminute votes. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20, the Unfinished Business is the vote on the motion of the the gentleman from new york, mr. Engel to suspend the rules and pass h. R. 2744 on which yeas and nays are ordered. The clerk will report the title. The clerk h. R. 2744, a bill to authorize the administrator of the United States agency for International Development to prescribe the manner in which programs of the agency are identified overseas and for other purposes. The speaker pro tempore the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 15minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ]
Right now where they could see a near record crest tomorrow. And the city is trying to protect as much of the downtown area as it can. The city shut off access to the downtown at five oclock this evening. And businesses there will be closed all day tomorrow. People who need to evacuate their homes in cedar falls can stay in the west gym on the university of Northern Iowa campus. People who need bottled water, cleaning supplies, and food can go to the Living Water Church in cedar falls. Kcrg tv nines samantha effort in cedar falls. Groups of volunteers are stationed all around cedar falls, theyre building walls out of sandbags and helping out in any way they can. The city sent out a call for help at five on friday for people to help with the sand bagging effort as the flood waters began to rise faster than anticipated. Volunteer lynn hoth spent her an island for three days and we couldnt get in or out you know so just have to be ready, weve had notice so thats good and people help each
It will take several days to return to normal. Weve got you covered live in the newsroom. Amanda gilbert. Kwwl news. This morning. Workers were out in newbo pumping water out of the sewer system and basements in nearby businesses. Lets go to storm track seven meteorologist kyle kiel now for your our calm weather will continue for another day. And at least into the weekend. However, there is a weather maker to our east, which will stay there but as it spins over the great lakes, we could see a stray shower today most will stay dry. Highs will be cool again, in the low 60s about 10 degrees below our average at this time of year, thanks to cloud cover . Breezy winds could make it feel today we hope to learn what charges may be filed after a 13yearold girl is shot in the head. Officers responding to 15th Street Southeast in cedar rapids yesterday morning. Three suspects a man and two boys taken into custody about ten minu university of iowa hospitals and clinics but did not survive. Her na
Wednesdaya woman forced to the town completely shut downsubmerged. These houses suddenly become waterfront properties, with water seeping into their basements. Sadly, many say this is nothing new. linda petersen, olin we got the routine, okay we know the waters coming up, move everything up, move everything to higher ground. And then wait for the water to rise, and go back down. But the familiarity doesnt make it any easier. And it breaks my heart to have to throw out my daughters because, well i was really. I said, im sorry, but its been flooded, theres no saving that kinda stuff. The flooding also taking its toll on many farmers in the area. Damage widespread on this farm. shirley davis, olin our corn crop, basically. Our pasture is gone, which well probably never get back into. The new seeding. Hopefully it hangs on. Davis estimates nearly 400 acres of land have at least a little water on it. She says she wont know for sometime if shell be able to salvage any of natures going to thr
High, but most will be back in their banks this weekend. We should be dry today although the pesky system to our east will return a bit for tomorrow. Today, though, we will be mainly sunny and breezy with north winds at 10 20 mph. Highs will be in the mid 60s to low 70s. We do have some rain in the forecast. Ill have that for you in a few minutes. Eileen loan. Good morning. Area river levels remain very high, should be dry today although the pesky system to our east will return a bit for tomorrow. Today, though, we will be mainly sunny and breezy with north winds at 10 20 mph. Highs will be in the mid 60s to low 70s. We do have some that for you in a few minutes. Today fema will be in clarksville to get a better look at the damage also warning people all over eastern iowa to be careful when they go back to check on their home. Fema wants people to keep an eye on possible health hazards. Carbon monoxide poisoning is a concern. So is the threat of being electrocuted from stepping in wate