Stories about the people, places, and events along the Mississippi River.
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
Is bulk shipping by river sustainable? It's hard to know when no one is willing to ask about the costs.
38 Dakota men were hanged on this day in 1862; justice wasn't served.
The best places to get up close and personal with the Upper Mississippi River.
What to expect from a stay at the Delta Queen Hotel.
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
