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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Gov. Branstad made the proclamation Tuesday.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Now that the flood stage is back to normal, the county will work on repairing damaged roads and bridges.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The National Weather Service website on Monday showed that the river was at crest in places like Burlington and Keokuk, Iowa, and Clarksville and Louisiana, Mo.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A boil order issued last week for flooded areas south of Ottumwa has been lifted.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Water levels are settling down in The Des Moines River.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Flash flooding causes problems in Memphis, Missouri.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Water  over the river banks in Keosauqua, Selma, Bentonsport, Bonaparte and Farmington.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Since rapidly moving water rises and falls very quickly during flash flooding, MoDOT is reminding motorists of the dangers of driving into water-covered roads.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Transportation officials say nearly 300 state roads are closed across Missouri because of flooding.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Due to heavy rain, the Des Moines River is on the rise and some isolated flooding is occurring.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Melting snow and rain turns into flooding concerns on some low level roads.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Several smaller roads closed in northeast Missouri due to local flooding.

Friday, January 04, 2013  A $9.7 billion measure to pay flood insurance claims, which amounts to just a down payment on a multibillion aid commitment, is expected to be approved by the House on Friday.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The project adds money to the grant, as well as repairs the roof of the building.

Monday, November 05, 2012  Commuters streaming into New York City on Monday endured long waits and crowded trains, giving the recovering transit system a stress test a week after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the eastern third of the country, with New York and New Jersey bearing the brunt of the destruction.