Amongst the Rubble

As stated in the last update, demolition is taking place at the new location and it is happening fast! In a bittersweet moment late last week we watched as the infamous "library staircase" came down.

This was a defining moment for us in this process. It was a moment of saddness as we watched the historical stairs being torn down, but it was a moment of excitement as it marked the first big sign of change...it means revitalization, rebuilding, progress.

Click above for a video of the main floor - caution turn volume down

As we were finishing up our time at the building right at the bottom of our feet, all alone, sat a dirty old VHS tape. Curious to know what video it was we dusted off the label to find this...

What a sign! Right there in the rubble lay "Start Where You Are!" What a profound statement, not only for those of us at TrueNorth and the journey that we have been on, but for the whole city of Cedar Rapids. It is a reminder that even though the flood set us back, we are in the process of rebuilding to come back better than ever!