Flood outlook grows as snowmelt swells Mississippi risk
City Clerk Lynette Sander said 600 sandbags were filled on Wednesday with inmates from Luster Heights Correctional Facility set to help next week. The McGregor flood surge could submerge streets and railroad tracks and force sandbagging of many commercial buildings as snowfall remains high. The National Weather Service warned that extra snow and slow melt keep the Mississippi basin at risk in its third spring outlook.
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Flood outlook for Eastern Iowa shows near normal to slightly above flood risk
Weather Service reports the spring snowmelt raises flood potential along eastern Iowa tributaries with very high likelihood of flooding on the Mississippi reaching moderate or greater levels. Snowpack variations between Iowa and neighboring states drive regional risk, with specific river forecasts for Dubuque Bellevue Quad Cities Vinton Cedar Rapids Marengo and Iowa City.
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Ken Doll A Lifelong Passion For Collecting Continues
Dave Beck, a longtime Ken enthusiast from Independence and now retailer at Crazy 8 in Coralville, has a room dedicated to Ken. He recalls Ken’s 1961 debut and notes the doll’s evolving look from flecked hair to rooted hair and updated bodies. Beck values Ken as highly as Barbie and cites notable moments including a 2004 breakup with Barbie and involvement with Toy Story 3.
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