2008 flood News

A devastating flood in 2008 that killed three people and caused $763 million in damage also changed the landscape of many Wisconsin counties – and while the changes were hard to stomach for some, authorities say the state learned valuable …

The fire department in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has taken a different approach to how it battles blazes at buildings vacated after the 2008 flood. Cedar Rapids Fire Department spokesman Greg Buelow said firefighters are expected to keep fires from spreading …