A temporary earthen levee is the only barrier standing between Hamburg, Iowa, and the floodwaters of the Missouri River.
Officials Hope Temporary Levee Will Save Iowa Town
USATODAY.com News, USA Today
Wed, 06/15/2011 - 9:06am
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