Iowa Democratic Party Postpones State Convention (flooding)

[cyberswede]

Des Moines – Chairman Scott Brennan announced today that the Iowa Democratic Party has postponed its State Convention due to the massive flooding and severe weather across Iowa.

“In the interest of public safety and out of concern for Iowans impacted by the flooding and severe weather, we have decided to postpone the Iowa Democratic Party State Convention,” said Brennan. “As Iowans, we encourage everyone to work hand in hand with their neighbors on flood relief efforts across our state.”

The Iowa Democratic Party will announce a new date and venue for the convention in the coming days.

No more info, but here's the link: http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/19845244.html

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Things in eastern Iowa (Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, etc) are dire - and due to get much worse by early next week.
Much worse than the last 100-year flood we had in 1993.

[rurallib]

1. 100 year floods don't last as long as they used to.

Good call, Mr. Brennan.