March 29, 2024

Get rid of sandbags, Cedar Rapids tells business owners

CEDAR RAPIDS — Officials are encouraging Cedar Rapids business owners and operators to get rid of the sandbags in front of their buildings but don’t plan to issue fines. The city wants the sandbags removed by the end of the week. However, officials say earlier warnings that business owners could be fined weren’t correct. The Cedar River crested Sept. 27 at its second-highest level in history. City officials said a 9.8-mile system of barriers and earthen berms protected homes and businesses.