Jersey City, Boonton in dispute over repairing cliff that threatens to damage ... - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Jersey City, Boonton in dispute over repairing cliff that threatens to damage ... The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Teresa Davenport wants to sell her Boonton house on Harrison Street, a suburban road with modest homes, white picket fences and manicured lawns. She knew the market was bad, but she had to go because about a year ago she took a new job in Virginia.

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Davenport will vote to demolish flood damaged homes - cbs4qc.com

Davenport will vote to demolish flood damaged homes cbs4qc.com By Clay LePard Davenport city leaders will vote tonight to demolish eleven homes that were severely damaged by flood waters in 2008. The homes are located along Duck Creek on or near 32nd Street. Over the past few years, the city has worked to buy ...

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'Fishscale' author to sign books - Quad City Times

'Fishscale' author to sign books Quad City Times Ann Hailey of Davenport will sign copies of “Fishscale Girl and the Disaster” at 1 pm today at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore, Northpark Mall, Davenport. The book is the second in her “Fishscale” series for children. The latest tells the story of four ...

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Poet laureate finds humor in Flood of '93 - Burlington Hawk Eye

Poet laureate finds humor in Flood of '93 Burlington Hawk Eye By WILLIAM SMITH Mary Swander knows floods. As a girl living in Davenport, she grew up fighting the Mighty Mississippi whenever it rose out of its banks. Now an acclaimed author and Iowa Poet Laureate, Swander is a master of turning her memories of ...

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Davenport might raze Dock restaurant - Quad City Times

Davenport might raze Dock restaurant Quad City Times “It is pretty well gutted with the fire damage, the flood damage and mold,” said Bruce Harding, an architect for Shive-Hattery. “Now it is finding the right use, and that is what everyone is examining. It isn't salvageable.” Harding said his firm isn't ... and more »

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Storms blow through Quad-Cities - Quad City Times

Storms blow through Quad-Cities Quad City Times A strong thunderstorm packing heavy winds estimated above 40 mph struck portions of Davenport Tuesday evening, causing some flash flooding and knocking down tree limbs. The storm was part of a line of thunderstorms the National Weather Service, ... and more »

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How much debt should a city risk? - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)

The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)

How much debt should a city risk? The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog) He said it is understandable and manageable, though, as the city continues to recover from the 2008 flood and after the city was forced to buy downtown's only hotel from creditors to save it. “It's kind of like a snake eating a big rat,” he said. and more »

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