CORALVILLE, Iowa (KCRG) - Flash flooding has impacted Dubuque for years, and even this summer. Which is why professionals with the University of Iowa and the city of Dubuque are working together to create a system simulates a rainstorm that could flood more than 1,000 businesses and homes.

Monday, researchers and engineers showed Dubuque city leaders what they could do to minimize damage next time.

“They’ve got a levy system now that keeps the river out of their downtown area. But because of the amount of rain they do get on the other side of the wall, the city side, that’s always been an issue,” said Dubuque Project Manager Jim Bousley.

In simple terms, it’s a working “mini-pump station” that lets engineers simulate storms and make sure the full system will keep homes and businesses dr

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