The name of George Hollins, the University of Iowa’s business manager is being reported as our City's top candidate for Flood Czar ...

Listening to WMT-AM on the way out to an appointment tonight the name of George Hollins, the University of Iowa’s business manager was mentioned during the Bob Bruce Radio Experience.

Rick Smith of The Gazette reported in his blog on June 22, 2009 a post titled Fast change in City Council agenda can’t conceal the thought that University of Iowa business manager ranks as front-runner for City Hall flood-recovery post.

Today at Downtown Rotary... the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids, the Cedar Rapids Small Business Flood Recovery Group spoke about the risks associated with the 650 small businesses in Cedar Rapids impacted about the Flood. Gary Ficken was the speaker for the group, after Council member Brian Fagan introduced and Chamber CEO Shannon Meyer made some opening comments.



The Cedar Rapids Small Business Recovery Group: Flood Video view video


In addition to Gary Ficken's comments at Downtown Rotary, the Small Business Recovery Group aired the Kurt Warner Small Business Flood Recovery Video. We would encourage you to take the time and watch this very professional video on the challenges facing the small business community in Cedar Rapids, post-Flood of 2008.

Robin Tucker