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Cherokee Iowa Wastewater Relocation Blocked | Sioux City News
Cherokee, Iowa’s ambitious plan to relocate its flood-damaged wastewater plant just hit a major snag—FEMA ruled it ineligible because the flood was the first time the facility suffered damage, disqualifying it under their “repetitive damage” rule. After a year of hard work, the city is back to square one, facing a three- to five-year timeline to either rebuild or relocate, with costs and mitigation strategies now up for grabs. Meanwhile, other flood recovery projects are moving forward: the Yacht Club at Spring Lake Park is exploring relocation to higher ground, campground repairs could start…
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