Dallas City News

Dallas City residents receive update on progress. By CHRISTINIA CRIPPES ccrippes@thehawkeye.com DALLAS CITY, Ill.

Many Dallas City residents awoke on a June Saturday to find a layer of black powder covering their possessions, homes and property, and now they're learning how it's going to be cleaned up.

Hancock County and the surrounding area has been hit hard over the past couple of weeks by raging flood waters that weren't to be seen again for another 485 years.

About a week and a half ago, a major spill occurred at the T-intersection at Illinois Route 9 splitting the path to La Harpe, Carthage, and Dallas City.

As the Mississippi floodwaters start to crawl back toward normal, Hancock County residents who spent days sandbagging are cautious about removing the protective walls too early.

The Civil Air Patrol is on a mission for the Red Cross. The group of 18 compiled into several groups and toured several areas of the Tri-States to get an up close look at flood damage.

Dallas City is fighting more than just a rising river. We told you about that carbon black spill in Hancock County over the weekend.

Volunteers have continued to monitor sandbag walls for leaks or boils and will continue to do so long after the peak flood level, which passed much of the county Thursday night.

GLADSTONE, Illinois. June 18. KAZINFORM. Residents of this small town in Illinois, like many others who live along the banks of the surging Mississippi River, raced against the clock Tuesday to erect a ...

Dallas City's sandbag line around the city is struggling to fight back the river.

Reception for Jake Vass and co-Scout Zach Smith is set for Sunday at Dallas City Christian Church. via Hawk Eye

Flood waters are inching up in Dallas City. Although much of the town's protected by a levee, the city's preparing for major flooding. via KHQA-TV Quincy

Mississippi River will continue to flood lower-lying areas; smaller rivers to crest soon. via Hawk Eye

“Burlington is going to take the brunt of the flooding”

Forecast says Burlington will bear brunt of flooding By WILLIAM SMITH wsmith@thehawkeye.com PONTOOSUC, Ill. via Hawk Eye

The Regent Hotel brand is slated to occupy downtown Dallas' Tower Petroleum Building, which is under renovation, developer Lawrence Sweeney said Friday afternoon. via Hotel Online

Coach -- Jeri Schuster Returning letterwinners -- None Key athletes lost -- None Key newcomers -- Christina Bostrom, Sr., SS; Jordan Brooks, Sr., C/U; Kaci Ellefritz, Sr., 1B/3B; Cassie Folkerts, Sr., U; Randi ... via Hawk Eye

“It's our slow time of year anyway”

Legislation across the river went into effect at the new year. By CHRISTINIA CRIPPES ccrippes@thehawkeye.com Bad weather usually is bad for business. via Hawk Eye

“There will just be food out everywhere”

DART is taking heat over the maintenance of its light rail stations. Some say those in poorer neighborhoods are being overlooked. via WFAA-TV Dallas

Issue date: 1/30/08 Section: News - Jan. 23, a student reported that he had lost his wallet in the Thompson Hall C-Store and when it was returned to him $54 in cash was missing. via Western Courier

“We were lucky; it was a clear, sunny weekend. It was such a unique setting, that made for good pictures. Things all came together nicely. I really didn't worry much about timing, we just moved from one thing to the next.”

Kim Logan and Jerry Orth had a relaxing "destination" wedding 15 miles from home. via Hancock County Journal Pilot