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Discussion: Helping Kids Deal with Storms and Loss

posted on June 27, 2008 at 9:38 AM

Discussion: Helping Kids Deal with Storms and Loss Experts discuss how to help kids deal with the losses they and their towns have incurred in recent Iowa storms.

Tags: post-traumatic stress floods Cedar Rapids children parents Iowa-storms-08

Iowa Floods 2008 - Kids' Reactions

posted on June 26, 2008 at 3:24 PM

Iowa Floods 2008 - Kids' Reactions Natural disasters, like tornadoes and floods, can take an emotional toll on adults and may be even more traumatic to children. The Iowa Journal takes a look at a group of Cedar Rapids children taking a break from dealing with the flood by having "fun". Studio guests will discuss how adults can help children deal with their emotions after the initial crisis is over.

Tags: floods educators parents emergency post-traumatic stress Cedar Rapids Iowa-storms-08 kids

The Iowa Journal: June 19th Flood Report

posted on June 19, 2008 at 9:33 PM

The Iowa Journal: June 19th Flood Report This is an overview of flooding in towns across Iowa.

Tags: floods tornadoes environment economy global warming Iowa water rivers weather Iowa-storms-08

Ask the Experts: Your Disaster Questions Answered

posted on June 18, 2008 at 4:33 PM

Ask the Experts: Your Disaster Questions Answered Experts from flood and disaster agencies answer viewer questions on this live hour-long episode of The Iowa Journal, hosted by Paul Yeager.

Tags: floods tornadoes environment economy global warming Iowa water rivers weather Iowa-storms-08

Discussion: Iowa Natural Disasters 2008 - Looking Ahead

posted on June 12, 2008 at 11:25 AM

Discussion: Iowa Natural Disasters 2008 - Looking Ahead The economic impact from the storms is assessed with David Swenson, an Iowa State University economist and L.D. McMullen, retired CEO and General Manager of the Des Moines Water Works. He now consults on water resource planning with the engineering firm Snyder & Associates.

Tags: floods tornadoes environment economy global warming Iowa water rivers weather Iowa-storms-08

Flooding Across Iowa - 2008 Floods Overview

posted on June 12, 2008 at 11:22 AM

Flooding Across Iowa - 2008 Floods Overview The Iowa Journal takes a look at the widespread effects of extreme weather on Iowa so far this year.

Tags: floods tornadoes environment economy global warming Iowa water rivers weather Iowa-storms-08

Iowa Storms - Floods, Tornadoes, and Aftermath - News Analysis

posted on June 12, 2008 at 11:21 AM

Iowa Storms - Floods, Tornadoes, and Aftermath - News Analysis In the News Analysis segment, David Pitt of the Associated Press updates host Paul Yeager on the aftermath of tornado that killed four Boy Scouts at the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in western Iowa on June 11, 2008. The two also discuss how the Midwest floods are affecting corn prices.

Tags: floods tornadoes environment economy global warming Iowa water rivers weather Iowa-storms-08

Discussion: Iowa's Water Quality and Quantity

posted on January 31, 2008 at 7:36 PM

Rich Leopold and L.D. McMullen discuss important issues concerning Iowa's water quality and management.

Tags: water quality disease floods discussion