For a lot of people in Siouxland, this was The Summer That Did Not Go As Planned. The Missouri River flooded and many people in S. Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa had to evacuate their houses on less than a week's notice at the end of May. Before the flood, there was a very wet spring, and the high waters in July and August were accompanied by drought. Hard times for many people, from ranchers to casino workers. People are now returning to their homes, only to find them unlivable.
Our house didn't flood, but it didn't sell, either. My camera had a mechanical failure and hasn't been fixed yet, because the washer, dryer, bathroom vent wiring, and 'fridge have all needed professional help. So I've borrowed the camera of my oldest child to resume blogging--please bear with me as the blog comes back.
The photo shows the Missouri about 3 feet above flood stage, in NW Iowa. The water's normally on the far side of the trees. It's lower water than was predicted, but it's estimated the fast-moving water scoured about 8 feet off the river bed, silt that was dumped downstream.
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