Iowa contractor deals with flood aftermath as he starts presidency

摘要

It won't be easy for John It en to leave the 106-year-old Cedar Rapids, Iowa, company that bears his family's name when he takes over as SMACNA president Oct. 22. llten's Inc. is still rebuilding from the massive flooding that hit parts of Iowa, Missouri and Illinois last June. The company saw its offices and warehouse complex wiped out, along with an appliance showroom.