Czech and Slovak Museum in Iowa hit by floods

The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has been hit by devastating floods after the River Cedar broke its bank. The historical part of the town, known as the Czech Village, is under water well. The building, located by the river, was officially opened in 1995 by three heads of state, America’s Bill Clinton, Slovakia’s Michal Kováč and Czech president Václav Havel. It is dedicated to Czech and Slovak history and immigration.

The American Midwest region was hit by a series of tornadoes this week, causing the worst flooding since 1993. Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s second largest city, is one of the worst flooded areas. About 8,000 people had to be evacuated so far. Weather forecasters predict new rains in the next few days.