1.  a) Approximately how many city blocks in Iowa City were damaged by June's flood?
b)  How many structures were flooded?

2.  a) What deadline are people currently facing who own homes or businesses damaged by the June flood? 
b)  Why have officials set this deadline?

3.  What motivated Keri Norwood to organize a group of volunteers to travel 1,000 miles to Cedar Rapids to help with the cleanup?

4.  What motivated other members of Ms. Norwood's team to volunteer to help those affected by the flood in Iowa?

5.  What do you think the reporter's motive was for writing this article?