Missouri River flood tests levee system near Hamburg Iowa
Officials brace for new levee breaches as the Missouri River rises, threatening Hamburg Iowa with potentially eight feet of water for weeks. Fire Chief Dan Sturm warns the town may be protected only by sandbags and a secondary flood wall while the river surpasses historic levels and dam releases peak, risking broader regional flooding through mid August.
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Smoke from Arizona wildfire reaches Midwest and plains
Smoke from the Arizona wildfire spread about 1000 miles under a high pressure ridge, hitting central Iowa eastern Colorado New Mexico Nebraska and Kansas. Denver NWS meteorologist Kyle Fredin notes reduced visibility as mountains are obscured in Denver health officials issue a smoke advisory through noon urging vulnerable groups to stay indoors.
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Population shifts slow in Kansas and Missouri
Kansas and Missouri buck Midwest decline with net gains from 2008 to 2009. Kansas added about 13 600 residents and Missouri about 11 000 while the region lost 62 000. Growth concentrates near urban counties and southwest Kansas, with strong gains in Taney and Camden Counties in Missouri.
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Woman pays forward after groceries paid for by stranger
A 21 year old suspect Treasure K Terrell was arrested on misdemeanor theft criminal trespassing and drug possession charges after a wallet was recovered and returned to Crumet a Capitol Federal teller supervisor who later donated 63 18 to Relay for Life. Crumet expressed gratitude for officers and Dillons staff and urged paying it forward.
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Arts funding clash leads to commission shakeup in Kansas
Frahm resigns from the Kansas Arts Commission after Brownback vetoes funding, citing time commitments on multiple boards. Linda Browning Weis becomes chair, cancels a June meeting, and notes law limits. Five terms expire June 30, new members to join in July as Facebook page stays dark. Brownback to donate part of inaugural funds to the Arts Foundation.
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