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Large parts of the Midwest are in a moderate to extreme drought, and the economy is suffering because of it.
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GovernmentBettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher is spending this week in the Big Apple.Climate Week meetings are underway in New York City, and Gallagher is there…
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EconomyAll the estimates aren't in yet, but the flood of 2019 is going to cost us all a lot of money.During a conference call with reporters Tuesday, Colin…
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GovernmentDuring this year's record-breaking flood, the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative is promoting solutions to deal with the increased frequency…
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EconomyNow that the US has imposed tariffs on many Chinese products, China has retaliated with a 25 per cent tariff on American soybeans. And that has farmers…
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EnvironmentThe Mississippi River is only expected to reach flood stage in the Quad Cities this week, but downstream some areas are bracing for what could be major…
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GovernmentMayors who live along the Mississippi River are asking the federal government to spend nearly $8 billion dollars on its infrastructure. This week in…
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GovernmentHoping to be included in the Trump Administration's future spending on infrastructure, mayors from cities and towns along the Mississippi River are…