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Man Defeats River In Flood Threat Of 1952
Watching River Water . . . spew from a conduit box near the Narrows Pumping Station is electrician Dave Ives. River level was above conduit box, forcing water through the conduit from the intake station.
Man Defeats River In Flood Threat Of 1952
Mighty Defender . . . mans the ramparts on the levee. This giant diesel-powered earth mover was one of 10 on the job. Each was capable of hauling 30 cubic yards of dirt per load to form emergency levees.
Man Defeats River In Flood Threat Of 1952
1952 Bluffs Flood Is Just A Memory For Past Mayor
History Revisited: From out of the past come these scenes of the epic struggle that saved Council Bluffs from the rampaging Missour River 10 years ago this spring. Typical of those stirring times was this bit of drama on the levee near Playland Park.…
Man convicted in stab death of Shen woman
James Walter Bettis
Mamie's Letter Brings Joy To Aged C.B. Lady
Beaming Happily...Mrs. Bertha Ward reads a personal birthday greeting from Mamie Doud Eisenhower.
Malvern Boy Sighting Easter From New Angle
Despite Broken Leg...and obvious discomfort David W. Hansen manages a smile.
Malvern boy sighting Easter from new angle
Despite broken leg...and obvious discomfort David W. Hansen manages a smile.
Malmore Acres
Aerial photograph of Malmore Acres on S.O. Road near S. O. Bridge
Mall wants control over walking areas
New owners of Centre Point mall want to take over ownership of public walkways in the mall from the city in an effort to curb rowdyism and enhance mall security.
Mall parking garage
Mall parking garage. SW corner of north 2nd St. along Kanesville.
Making C.B. Schools Better Is 1973 Goal
Dr. Leonard Gregory
Making a Grand Entry
Making A Grand Entry...through the West Graham Ave. portals are a kindergarten group led by Johnny Shriver and Marlee Hayworth. Opening of Pusey wrapped up the nine-project expansion program for lower grade buildings financed by a $1,250,000 bond…
Making A Bid
Making A Bid...for the Democratic nomination against Jimmy Carter and Sen. Kennedy is California Gov. Jerry Brown. The governor said in his Southwest Iowa stop that he had ideas of how to solve the nation's energy shortage, among other things.
Make-Believe Trains
Readers who squint--and squint hard--and imagine themselves atop a railroad trestle looking over the yards, can almost believe that these old ties are long, shiny-white passenger trains coming from the passenger station. The damages rails, unlike…
Make Much Progress on 3 Missouri River Dams
Earth-moving Ceases . . .
First Harnessing of Missouri River . . . in South Dakota was completed this year at Fort Randall Dam. All Missouri River water is now flowing through tubes in main embankment at left. Closure section built this year is at center. - Army Photo
Make Much Progress on 3 Missouri River Dams
Earth-moving Ceases . . .
Invading the Missouri River . . . near Pierre, S.D., is Oahe Dam, now 5 percent complete. Pyramid of earth in upper center is completed 1,500-foot section of dam. Sheet pile cut-off wall shown being driven in trench to right of square embankment…
Major Road Work Finished In SWI - Interstate Projects Accomplished
Bridge Work . . . continues through the winter months on the relocation of Highway 34 south of Glenwood. The highway is being rerouted around Glenwood to Interstate Highway 29 through the bluffs south of town. Most of the grading for the project has…
Majestic Tree Feature of County's New Park
Botna Bend Park...dedicated Wednesday at Hancock, is viewed by Ward Garrett, Frank Stempel, Harold Borwick and John Scheffler.
Maintenance At Bloomer School
Maintenance At Bloomer School...includes changing of worn out lamps in the lighting system. George Knudson, 204 West Orchard Ave., handles this job. Buildings and grounds Supervisor Bill Ross explained that many of maintenance jobs done in the…