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Cedar Rapids, Marion Seek Federal Aid for Waterway Cleanup


Cedar Rapids, Marion Seek Federal Aid for Waterway Cleanup
By Gage Miskimen and Marissa Payne | April 5, 2021
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) Cedar Rapids and Marion are pursuing federal assistance to help pay for millions of dollars worth of tree debris cleanup in waterways as recovery from last summer’s devastating derecho continues.
The two Linn County communities are navigating federal agencies’ policies for disaster recovery as they work to clear debris-filled waterways and wooded areas. Although federal help is not guaranteed, local and federal officials say they are in communication and are confident about reimbursements.
Given its projects’ size and scope, Marion has been working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency as crews continue to clean up three waterways within the community. The estimated $15 million project is in progress as contractor Southern Disaster Recovery removes tree branches from Dry, Indian and ....

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