Tag Archives: Iowa

Missouri River turns Midwest areas into Waterworld

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

Heavy rains this week have compounded historic flooding on the Missouri River in parts of South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa and Kansas, rendering many towns, villages and rural areas a Midwestern version of Waterworld.  As I write this update tonight, … Continue reading →

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Missouri River floodwaters bear down on Hamburg, Iowa

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

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

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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