Sans Souci Island
Sans Souci Island is an island in the Cedar River in the city of Waterloo, Iowa. The island has a population of between 40 and 50 residents[1] and is 100 acres (40 ha) in size, with most of the land area being woodland.[1] The island was severely affected by the Iowa flood of 2008. By June 10, 2008 the island's entire population was forced to evacuate following the breach of a sandbag dike.[2]
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Sans Souci Island trail in center of island
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A set of stone stairs on the Eastern shore of Sans Souci Island in Waterloo, Iowa
- This article refers to the island located in Waterloo, Iowa. For further uses of the name "Sans Souci", see Sans Souci
See also
- Waterloo, Iowa
- Iowa flood of 2008
- Cedar River
References
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