Marengo residents feel lucky amid eastern Iowa flood
Marengo endured up to six inches of rain as the Iowa River swelled closing Highway 411 and flooding parks and fields. Residents like Jim Peterson and Chris Samuelson observed record water levels while emergency crews reported some property damage and additional closures in the Amana area and nearby highways.
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Riverside flood slows casino as Iowa River rises near Highway 22
Floodwaters from the Iowa River shut a Riverside bridge and slowed operations at the Riverside Casino and Resort. Five of 18 Blue Top Ridge holes closed while 4,400 bottles of water were sent to Iowa City for sandbagging efforts Saturday and Sunday. Mail sorting shifts to hand, and Riverside moves into a new City Hall, with furniture submerged in Cedar Rapids.
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Hills flood meeting called as Eastern Iowa counties tally damage
Flooding eases in parts of Eastern Iowa but damage grows. Officials report stressed sewage plants and limited drinking water. Bridges over the Cedar River closed and rescues ongoing in Rochester Cedar Bluff and Cedar Valley. County damage estimated at millions with Elkader and Clermont hit hard. Local evacuation advised near Riverside Casino. Hills residents prepare for flood emergency with sandbag volunteers.
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Lottery resultsJune 13 2008 Iowa Illinois Mega Millions
Iowa and Illinois draws listed for Friday June 13 2008 with numbers for Cash Game Pick 3 Pick 4 Little Lotto 6 of 48 and Mega Millions. Mega Millions jackpot reported at 56 million.
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