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ISSUE: November 15, 2009
Articles about Mississippi River
Green Grow the Rushes
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4-15-2009
Standing in the center of a sprawling lawn in Oelwein, Iowa -- flanked by a white Victorian gazebo and blooming flower beds -- oak, elm, and crab-apple trees are rustled by a light breeze. They’ve stood here for centuries, naturally irrigated by the scores of rivers and tributaries that meander through the heartland as they make their way to their emptying point: the aptly named Father of Waters, to the east. The area has changed over time -- from here all the way to the rolling waters of the Mississippi River in Dubuque, a hamlet of equal beauty and Twainian charm. But here, change has not come at the breakneck pace it has to a lot of the country.
Article Excerpts:
...from here all the way to the rolling waters of
Mississippi River
in Dubuque, a hamlet of equal beauty and...
...in Oelwein, and then standing on the banks of
Mississippi River
later this spring day in Dubuque, conjures the...
The Real Deal
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3-15-2005
Why is poker in Tunica, Mississippi, so fun? Because a river runs through it.
Article Excerpts:
...lights and valet stations set against the calm
Mississippi River
and deep gray clouds — gives us a...
Hope Floats
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6-1-2009
Every 500 years or so, Mother Nature sends us a reminder of just how powerful she is. The prompt is particularly ferocious for those people whose homes and businesses are built around areas that are among the most tranquil and pristine 320 days out of the year. But as the legend goes, every 500 years or so, Mother Nature opens the floodgates and the ramparts come crumbling down.
Article Excerpts:
...of America. In 1973, the low-lying areas around
Mississippi River
and all the surrounding tributaries that empty...
Six Cities, 60 Minutes
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7-1-2009
Quit telling people that you’ve been to Indianapolis, if the airport counts. It doesn’t. For those with time to kill, we’ve got more than 50 things for you to do in half a dozen U.S. cities, and all are within an hour from the local airport.
Article Excerpts:
... Fort Snelling , located at the confluence of the
Mississippi River
and Minnesota rivers. There, you’ll see...
The Rembrandt Of Refuse
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3-15-2008
New Orleanss Sidney Torres IV is an artist when it comes to making garbage disappear.
Article Excerpts:
...project aimed at reconnecting the iconic
Mississippi River
to New Orleans and its residents. Linked by a...
Eating And Drinking With Debbie Gold And Michael Smith
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10-1-2003
No restaurant holds the torch of fine dining higher in America's heartland than Debbie Golds and Michael Smiths freewheeling restaurant, 40 Sardines.
Article Excerpts:
... or lazy drift by Huck Finn’s raft down
Mississippi River
from central Kansas City — Debbie...
In For The Long Haul
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1-15-2006
Planes, trains, and automobiles? Hardly. Some travelers use their feet to go the extra mile (or 14,000).
Article Excerpts:
...to bike across America, and to paddle down
Mississippi River
. The former information-technology specialist...
A Weekend in Memphis
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6-15-2006
Everyone knows Memphis has a stellar music scene, especially on legendary Beale Street, but this exciting Southern city has so much more to offer. The arts scene is thriving, a new farmer’s market has blossomed, and — hold on to those blue suede shoes — you can even sleep in the same apartment where a teenage Elvis once lived. Come see what the buzz is all about.
Article Excerpts:
... bar, and a rooftop garden with sweeping views of
Mississippi River
. Do> Visit the Memphis Zoo ...
Dream Factory
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10-15-2008
Blaine Kern, a.k.a. Mr. Mardi Gras, brings fantasy to life — and life to New Orleans.
Article Excerpts:
...neighborhood -- a quiet spot directly across
Mississippi River
from the French Quarter -- the facility is known...
The Fall and Rise of Cedar Rapids
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6-1-2009
On the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic flood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the residents of this resilient city are thinking about only one thing: the future.
Article Excerpts:
...not a single loss of life was recorded.
Mississippi River
in both Missouri and Illinois. But Iowa was hit...
...affected many Midwestern communities along
Mississippi River
in both Missouri and Illinois. But Iowa was hit...