Tag Archives: mississippi river

• News

  Autopsy shows man found in Mississippi River drowned

  Preliminary autopsy results show a man whose body was found in the Mississippi River had drowned.
• News

  Branstad’s meeting on the Mississippi seeks solutions

  The Mississippi River plays a crucial role in the global economy. But its crumbling navigation system is way past its…
• News

  Coast Guard investigating potential oil spill in Mississippi River

  Two tank barges loaded with light crude oil struck a bridge in the Mississippi River near Vickburg, Mississippi.
• News / Weather

  Water level rises on Mississippi River

  Fears that portions of the drought-stricken Mississippi River could become impassable in coming days abated as the Army Corps of Engineers announced a significant rise in water levels.
• News

  Barge traffic expected to continue despite drought

  Federal officials say they’re confident barge traffic will keep moving along the Mississippi River. Earlier this month, the U.S. Army…
• News

  Barge companies fear Mississippi River shutdown

  Barge traffic could be disrupted as early as next week because of sharply lower water levels on the Mississippi River.
• News

  Photos: Body found in submerged car

  The body of one person was found in a car after the vehicle left the road and went into the Mississippi River.
• Agriculture

  Ag in the AM: Mississippi River Still Open

  Mississippi River remains open to barge traffic as Corps of Engineers now believes water levels will be sufficient until December 29
• Agriculture / News

  Drought decisions threaten Mississippi River barge traffic

  Washington lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are calling on presidential action to keep barges moving on the Mississippi…
• Agriculture

  Ag in the AM: Mississippi River levels falling

  Farmers worried as Missouri River drawdown impacts the Mississippi River at St. Louis
• News

  Drought impacts water taste in Quad Cities

  The summer drought continues to have an effect — this time, on the taste of your water. Nearly 100 customers…
• Agriculture

  Ag in the AM: Mississippi River Could Close Early

  Lower Mississippi River levels could stop barge traffic early this year.