sandbags

The city of Cedar Rapids issued another warning for residents who still have sandbags from last year's flood. Get them moved, or face a fine.

The city of Cedar Rapids is asking businesses to get rid of sandbags in front of their buildings, or they could face possible fines.

The curbside collection of sandbags in Cedar Rapids will begin today. The process, which is free to residents, is expected to take up to three weeks.

If you've been driving around Cedar Rapids this week and noticed there's still a ton of sandbags lying around, that's about to change.

The message was clear at Thursday morning's press conference. It's time to begin the clean up phase and the city is asking citizens to help in two more ways.

What do you do with flood debris? How about sandbags that didn't even touch flood water? City leaders are trying to pass along answers.

You filled 300,000+ sandbags, fed volunteers, built temporary levees, created 10 miles of Hesco flood barriers, AND you were there for each other. You saved a city.

Late this morning, the Cedar Rapids City Council declared a state of emergency, and the city is preparing everywhere you look. The latest crest projection is now being reported at 25.3 feet from the original 24.0 feet.

Here are some ways YOU can help your friends and neighbors get ready for the flood.