FEMA ripping away bureaucratic red tape says Deputy Administrator

At a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Disaster Recovery Subcommittee hearing on FEMA's progress after Katrina, FEMA's Deputy Administrator, Admiral Harvey E. Johnson, says the Administration is working hard to remove bureaucratic red tape. He says FEMA released a national response framework to create more streamlined, efficient responses. (0:54)
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Sadness but determination in Cedar Rapids

Dan Patterson reports from his hometown of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He says it is estimated a volume of water equal to the Mississippi River flowed through Cedar Rapids. The town is devastated, but the people are determined to rebuild. (2:05)
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Report after surveying Iowa flooding from the air

S. Dawn Jones reports on her observations of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and other small Iowa towns from the air. She says that the further south she got, the fatter the Mississippi River appeared, making towns like Toolesboro into islands. Areas where the water had receded were obvious because they appeared like swampland rather than green. She also saw houseboats stuck next to a bridge, another type of "lost" home that wouldn't have been expected. (2:51)
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House Republican Radio Row: Rep. Steve King (R-IA)

Meredith MacKenzie speaks with Rep. Steve King (R-IA) about the recent flooding in Iowa and his view on energy legislation in the House of Representatives. (8:43)
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Iowa flooding will lead to low corn yields, higher prices in many industries

S. Dawn Jones reports on what the farmers in Iowa are discussing. The flooding not only has delayed corn planting but also has removed nitrogen from the soil, both reducing corn yield. Not only will there be less corn on the market, but there will be less food for animals and therefore less fertilizer for other crops. (3:07)
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Devastation in downtown Cedar Rapids

S. Dawn Jones reports on devastation in downtown Cedar Rapids, including buildings with severe structural damage, and displaced fish swimming in the street. (2:01)
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Damaged homes, corn crop in Cedar Rapids

Dan Patterson reports on the water level, the status of homes, and estimated damages to the crops outside Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (2:45)
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Interview while cleaning out a flood-damaged retirement home

S. Dawn Jones interviews James Bell on the cleaning out of a retirement home in preparation for rebuilding. James says he sees devastation everywhere, with everyone throwing their possessions, now trash, on the curb. James explains that he is not able to even return to his home. (2:51)

A photo of the items cleaned out of the building can be seen on our Flickr page.
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Roads reopening but water remains in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

S. Dawn Jones reports from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where roads are being reopened. Large pools of water remain, and road conditions are muddy. There is still a risk of levee breaches and more flooding. (1:51)
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The futility sandbagging in Iowa City

S. Dawn Jones speaks with an Iowa City resident about his sandbagging efforts over the last 5 days. (2:43)
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Dawn reports from flooded Iowa City

S. Dawn Jones reports on her coming upon the new "lakes" and water flows in Iowa City, Iowa. (1:43)
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Getting out of the mud near Iowa City

S. Dawn Jones, car now pulled out of the mud by a friendly farmer, continues to Iowa City. (1:32)
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Adventures getting into Iowa City

S. Dawn Jones reports from the road on her way to Iowa City (Cedar Rapids is closed). The roads are muddy gravel, and Dawn's SUV has gotten stuck. (1:13)
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