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Hamburg’s last hope against the flooding Missouri River

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Bernard McCoy

Missouri River floodwaters have reached the secondary levee that serves as the last line of defense for the southwest Iowa town of Hamburg. With floodwaters on their doorstep, Hamburg Fire Chief Dan Sturm says the secondary levee is the only … Continue reading →

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Missouri River floodwaters bear down on Hamburg, Iowa

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Bernard McCoy

The flooding Missouri River breaks through a levee and bears down on Hamburg, Iowa. Continue reading →

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The Missouri River roars and humbles

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Bernard McCoy

One thing I like about the Midwest is that powerful weather still rules at times. Conversely, one of the things I fear about living here is that weather still rules at times.  All humans can do is bear witness, take … Continue reading →

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