From Slave to Emancipator

Keokuk, Iowa on the Mississippi River About 70 miles north of Hannibal, Missouri, the Mississippi floodplain is bisected by a five-mile wide valley carved by the Des Moines River. South of the river is the State of Missouri; north is Iowa. It's a scenic area but not especially remarkable. The Missouri side

By |2018-12-13T15:08:20-05:00February 14th, 2013|Historical shorts|1 Comment

Shipping on the Mississippi River: What Are the Real Costs?

Is bulk shipping by river sustainable? It's hard to know when no one is willing to ask about the costs.

By |2018-12-11T18:32:33-05:00February 5th, 2013|About the Mississippi Valley|Comments Off on Shipping on the Mississippi River: What Are the Real Costs?

The Necessity of Listening

If you asked me what you should do if you visit Burlington, Iowa, I would say “Hang out somewhere. Talk to people.” This would also be my advice for Grand Rapids (Minnesota), Alma (Wisconsin), and Fulton (Illinois), and many other places along the river, for that matter. These places don’t have the nightlife of Chicago

By |2016-10-21T15:28:46-05:00September 11th, 2012|About the Mississippi Valley|Comments Off on The Necessity of Listening
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