2008-06-16
Mississippi River Presents Next Flood Threat. While Iowans battle flooding in small towns and larger cities, residents along the Mississippi River are trying to tame the power of North America's largest river as it swells with water from the Iowa and Cedar Rivers, as well as heavy flows from Illinois waterways. Iowa Gov. Chet Culver said the Mississippi would be the next battleground. 'It's likely we'll see major flooding in every city on the border, from New Boston on down'... Officials predict the Mississippi will crest along the Iowa-Illinois border by Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on the exact location. On the Illinois side, authorities have evacuated the town of Gulfport, sending residents to stay in schools in nearby Biggsville. The bridge has been closed at Quincy, and more surely will follow."
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