President Trump says his administration will take care of the request for federal aid to help Iowans in 27 counties cover uninsured property damage from last week’s devastating storm. The Presidents made the comment in a stopover yesterday at Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart told Mr. Trump what are we aware of here in Central Iowa as well…private insurance will not pay for removing trees unless the tree hits a house — and it will cost some thousands of dollars to get the storm debris off their property.

Democratic Congressman Abby Finkenauer who represents Cedar Rapids said in a written statement that she appreciates the president’s visit to Cedar Rapids and hopes his experience reinforces the need for direct federal assistance to affected individuals and households.