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Low Mississippi River levels are again making it more expensive to transport crops in the Midwest

River barges are an efficient way to move crops — 15 barges can hold about as much grain as 1,000 semi-trucks. But low river levels are driving up transportation costs for Midwest farmers. The ...
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Police identify woman found dead after driving minivan into Mississippi River

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) - Authorities have identified the woman found dead after driving a minivan into the Mississippi River from a boat ramp in East Dubuque, Illinois. The Telegraph Herald reports it ...
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Davenport Public Works lays out impacts of flood plan as Mississippi River levels rise

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Recent bouts of heavy rain to the north are pushing the Mississippi River levels up quickly. The river stage is expected to reach 17.8 feet by Sunday, June 30, and crest ...
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Police identify Iowa woman found dead after driving into Mississippi River

Authorities have identified the woman found dead last month after driving a minivan into the Mississippi River from a boat ramp in East Dubuque, Illinois, KCRG reports. Dive teams recovered ...