Block by Block. Cedar Rapids gets federal flood relief. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Block by Block, a self-help disaster recovery project that set out a year ago to rebuild eight residential blocks in flood-damaged Cedar Rapids neighborhoods, received a $1.35 million federal grant Monday.
"This means we can complete the 24 blocks we've taken on and, hopefully, we can grow into some more blocks that will keep us going through the next construction season," said Clint Twedt-Ball of Matthew 25 and program coordinator for Block by Block. Gov. Chet Culver called Block by Block "an inspiring example about how neighbors can help neighbors in creating an atmosphere of recovery. " "The mission of this project is to rebuild and re-energize disaster areas one block at a time," he said at Block by Block Offices at the Hubbard Ice Building in northwest Cedar Rapids. "Organizers and participants have proven that success is contagious, and I'm pleased that the state can help them reach their goals.
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SmithChairman of the Board CRST International, Inc. John Smith began his career in the family business in 1971. Over the years, Smith held various roles in the organization, including his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer in 1987 and most recently, Chairman of the Board in 2010. Smith has been actively involved in the transportation industry, including appointments with the American Trucking Association, Inc. (Executive Committee and Secretary), Truckload Carriers Association (Executive Committee, Officer and President) and Iowa Motor Truck Association (Executive Committee and Past Chairman). An active member of his community, Smith has held numerous roles, including, Chairman – Cornell College Board of Trustees, Board of Trustees – Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Board of Directors – U.S. Smith holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Cornell College and an MBA from Cornell University School of Business. Block by Block House Adoption at St. Paul's UMC, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Paul's UMC Adopts a Block-by-Block House We have found another means to join with the community-wide effort to rebuild flood- damaged neighborhoods. As part of the concept of restoring complete neighborhoods, the single-family residence at 1209 9th Street NW was purchased by the Block-by-Block organization. Framing has been done with skilled volunteer labor, and electrical and plumbing work has been completed and inspected.
A skilled volunteer crew will also be conducting extensive repairs to the foundation of the building. On February 27 and March 6, crews of St. The intricate process of sizing standard materials to match the existing structure is a challenge and a bit time-consuming, but the end result of making a sound, affordable home available to a family who needs it will make it all worthwhile. If you would like to have more information and/or alerts as to work schedules, please contact Gary Hunerdosse gfhunk@mchsi.com or James O’Halloran jasohalloran@mchsi.com. Block By Block - Neighborhoods Rebuild Cedar Rapids, Iowa - HOME.
Block By Block in Cedar Rapids Iowa - Becolorful. Today I'm not writing about a decorating or painted furniture project.
I will be back with something along that vein next time. To be timely this post needed to be written now. My heart goes out to those in the gulf area and to those areas that were flooded earlier this month. I'd like to think that what I write today might help give someone that has been affected by such an event the knowledge and hope that we are a resilient and determined nation and that we do eventually work through these tragedies. It isn't government alone that gets us through difficult times. Block By Block in Cedar Rapids It was two years ago this week that our city suffered through this state's worst natural disaster and one of the most expensive in the country.
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City which is just twenty minutes to our south received the most damage. We aren't big cities. Most people couldn't locate us on a map. Still, this is the place I call home. Still, we are fiercely proud of what we have here. For example, Block By Block Looking For Homeowners For Renovated Properties. CEDAR RAPIDS – After a fall and winter of marking the progress along certain flood-damaged blocks in Cedar Rapids, the organization Block by Block is now trying to find owners for the homes the group has finished renovating.
“We’ve got eight to ten houses,” said Matt Mayer, project manager for Block by Block. “Two are ready to go right now. We just need to find some homeowners.” This Thursday at 7 PM and Saturday at 2 PM, the group will host informational meetings for people interested at St. James United Methodist Church at 1430 Ellis Boulevard NW. Mayer is spending an afternoon walking through a two-story, three-bedroom home at 1305 9th Street NW. The 1300 block of 9th Street NW is one of the areas Block by Block has targeted since the Flood of 2008 damaged so many homes. Leon, Loving Chapel UM Church.