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Henderson County Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Henderson County, IL.

Results 1 - 20 of 317 in Henderson County, IL

  1. Looking at the long term

    15 hrs ago | Hawk Eye

    Henderson County stakeholders discuss recovery efforts. By CHRISTINIA CRIPPES ccrippes@thehawkeye.com GLADSTONE, Ill.

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    Related Topix: Gladstone, IL, Oquawka, IL

  2. FEMA trailers heading to area

    Wednesday Aug 13 | Hawk Eye

    As temporary housing heads to Henderson County, questions, concerns remain. By CHRISTINIA CRIPPES ccrippes@thehawkeye.com Like the children's game of telephone, the more voices involved in securing housing for ...

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    Related Topix: FEMA, US News

  3. Flood notesRead the original story

    Tuesday Aug 12 | Hawk Eye

    Henderson County residents affected by the flooding are encouraged to call 924-1361 to indicate if they are interested in securing FEMA housing.

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    Related Topix: Weather, Union, IA, Louisa County, IA, Wapello, IA

  4. Pumps Work 24/7 In Flooded Gulfport, Illinois

    Tuesday Aug 12 | KWQC-TV Davenport

    ... back into town following the flood. At one point during the flood, ten feet of water overwhelmed the Henderson County community. Village Marshal Rick Gerstel lost his home in the flood. For the time being, he is living in nearby Gladstone. Gerstel ...

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    Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood

  5. Flying Fortress thrills ridersRead the original story

    Saturday Aug 9 | Hawk Eye

    ... him, tiny houses and streets that comprise Burlington gave way to the flooded fields and county roads in Henderson County, Ill. "This is awesome," Haight said after squeezing his way through the bomb bay cat walk toward the rear hatch. Haight was ...

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    Related Topix: Mediapolis, IA, Burlington, IA

  6. Henderson County sees small miracles despite setbacks

    Saturday Aug 9 | Hawk Eye

    In the early morning hours of June 17, Henderson County Board of Supervisors co-chairman Gail Russell and other county officials went out to inspect their efforts to build up the levee near Carthage Lake after ...

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    Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood

  7. Flooding takes children away from their schools

    Friday Aug 8 | WQAD-TV Moline

    It's been nearly two months after the rising Mississippi waters flooded much of Henderson County.

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    Related Topix: Biggsville, IL, Burlington, IL, Education Etc.

  8. Levee hole to be filled by end of week

    Sunday Aug 3 | Hawk Eye

    Water continues to drop in Henderson County. By WILLIAM SMITH wsmith@thehawkeye.com HENDERSON COUNTY, Ill.

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    Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood, FEMA

  9. Flooding-FEMA & The Corps of EngineersRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 30 | Henderson County Quill

    When I heard a United States Army General who oversees the rivers in the Mississippi Valley basin from New Orleans to Canada, was coming to Henderson County early this Monday morning on a fact finding mission, ...

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    Related Topix: US Army, US Military, New Orleans, LA, Natural Disasters, Flood

  10. Gulfport residents remain upbeat

    Tuesday Jul 29 | Hawk Eye

    ... a month because of a levee breach, Gulfport residents had reason to be upset during a town meeting at the Henderson County Health Department in Gladstone Monday night. Instead, Henderson County Board of Supervisors Chairman Marty Lafary, who ...

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    Related Topix: Gladstone, IL

  11. Lawmakers want more money to gauge levee risksRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 23 | Alton Telegraph

    ... will be protected," said Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., complained that some places, like Henderson County in northeast Illinois, are still under water weeks after the rain stopped falling. He suggested there should be better ...

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    Related Topix: Barbara Boxer, US Politics, US Senate, Democrat

  12. Lawmakers want more money to gauge levee risksRead the original story

    Wednesday Jul 23 | Belleville News

    ... will be protected," said Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., complained that some places, like Henderson County in northeast Illinois, are still under water weeks after the rain stopped falling. He suggested there should be better ...

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    Related Topix: Barbara Boxer, US Politics, US Senate, Democrat

  13. Victims look at options

    Wednesday Jul 23 | Hawk Eye

    Meeting outlines avenues for help in Henderson County. By CHRISTINIA CRIPPES ccrippes@thehawkeye.com BIGGSVILLE, Ill.

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    Related Topix: Biggsville, IL, Agriculture, Science, Gladstone, IL

  14. Gulfport slowly re-emerging

    Tuesday Jul 22 | Journal Star

    Twenty-six workers running 36 industrial pumps 24 hours each day are ridding Henderson County of billions of gallons of muddy Mississippi River water.

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  15. U.S. 34 motorists, businesses happy to be backRead the original story

    Jul 20, 2008 | Hawk Eye

    ... River Bridge and U.S. 34 reopened to traffic Friday evening, more than a month after a levee breach in Henderson County put it under floodwater. While the road is opened in both directions, it is reduced to one lane, causing a backup for both ...

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  16. Holt House

    Jul 17, 2008 | Pi Beta Phi

    The founding of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity took place at Holt House in Monmouth, Illinois.A Ada Bruen and Libbie Brook , close friends and neighbors, lived in Henderson County, Illinois.

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    Related Topix: Monmouth College, Galesburg, IL

  17. Help, patience needed in PontoosucRead the original story

    Jul 15, 2008 | Hancock County Journal Pilot

    Few Pontoosuc residents are living in their homes, but they gathered Monday evening for a town meeting.

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    Related Topix: Pontoosuc, IL

  18. Hats Off To Our Leaders

    Jul 16, 2008 | Henderson County Quill

    They say, if you want great kids, surround them with greatness. I think those of us who are lucky enough to raise our children in Hancock and Henderson County have done just that.

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    Related Topix: Kids, Family

  19. Paramedics work overtime to save lives in flood zone

    Jul 13, 2008 | WQAD-TV Moline

    Henderson County, ILLINOIS -- Right now, those who need emergency medical help in one community have a fighting chance, thanks to some dedicated first responders.

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    Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood, Oquawka, IL, Gladstone, IL

  20. 4-H Fair a winning experience for youthRead the original story

    Jul 11, 2008 | Macomb Eagle

    Peyton Hamrick, rural Bardolph, loves her goats. After all, last year she entered two wethers, which won her the championship, and a pigmy goat that was given second place and an 'A' rating.

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    Related Topix: Bardolph, IL, Bushnell, IL, Macomb, IL, Family, Kids