Louisa County Sheriff’s office reports that Highway 61 north of Wapello has considerable damage. crews are working to reopen that section and possibly could have it open again Tuesday or Wednesday.
There had been bicycle traffic allowed on 61 to accommodate commuters, but that has now been restricted again because of work underway.
Highway 92 in Columbus Junction could open again soon depending on a number of factors.
More photos from Lyle Moen:
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The Coralville Strip
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The Coralville Strip
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Have pictures of local flooding? Email them news@kciradio.com
Today KCII will post several photos submitted by Lyle Moen, who graciously allowed us to bring them to you. Moen was able to get a ride in an airplane Sunday and document Washington and Louisa Counties’ events.
Construction of a new bridge in Coppock was already underway before the floods came through.
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This is Wapello
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Throughout today, more birds-eye view shots will be posted as we upload them.
A family reunion has been relocated. The 86th John A. Rees family reunion that was scheduled for Saturday, June 21 at the Chautauqua Park in Columbus Junction has been relocated to the first shelter at Marr park near Ainsworth at noon Saturday.
Senator John McCain visited Columbus Junction today, and he the guest on KCII’s In Touch with Southeast Iowa for a reaction to that visit. Hear the program Friday at 12:50 p.m.
Tyson Fresh Meats in Columbus Junction will be distributing paychecks at the plant security building between noon and 4 p.m. today (Thursday). Workers must have their work ID with them.
Washington School’s website is back up. many school were affected because Grant Wood AEA in Cedar Rapids was affected by flooding, and that meant the school websites were offline for a time. they are now back up. Here are some:
http://www.washington.k12.ia.us/
G.O.P presumptive presidential nominee Senator John McCain is planning a visit to Columbus Junction today. His press office indicates the Senator will be visiting with the mayor and local officials to discuss recent flooding that set record levels. Senator McCain is expected to arrive shortly before noon today
Here is a levee map from the Army Corp of Engineers about possible levee problems on the Mississippi. Levee map
Provided by Louisa Extension Office
Some photos submitted by Michael and Amber McHugh. These were taken the evening of Sunday, June 15.
Do you have photos to submit? Send them to news@kciiradio.com
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