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Twight on the Cedar River in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Across the now calm river (not the out of control flood of 2008 river) is the iconic cityscape. Quaker Oats manufactures among other things Capt'n Crunch cereal from corn and oats at this plant. During the flood of 2008, boat houses dislodged from nearby Ellis Park floated downriver to be caught by this bridge which was being reinforced by parked railroad cars. Flood video here and here.
Last evening (two and 1/2 years later) the river was almost completely calm and within its banks - invoking the thought - what flood? Oh its impact is still being dealt with by the city's residents and government. But on this night at this location the river is calm. Know that.
Those are amazing, I can't believe the calmness.
ReplyDeleteOnce upon a time my Aunt, Uncle, and two cousins lived in Cedar Rapids, IA. We went to visit them there once, and crossing the river is about all I remember of the town, since I was a mere child at the time. However, I remember thinking the river was gorgeous then, and appears it still is.
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