Where we are located in Southwest, Ia in Red Oak, Iowa where we are located about 30 miles from the Missouri River that could have the biggest flood since the 1950’s. I-29 has been closed north of Council Bluffs, Ia. and south from Hwy 2 to Rockport, Mo. A big concern is the levees that are going to come under huge pressure due to the time this flood is going to last. Council Bluffs, Ia. and Omaha Ne. are making evacuation plans in case the river breaks through the leeves that are keeping it out of town. Epley Airport in Omaha is installing a pumping station to protect the airport from a flood. People up and down the Missouri River are working 24 hours a day trying to keep the river from washing away everything they own. They are putting sandbags around their homes and business. Adding height to the leevee and keeping watch on them around the clock. The Corp of Engineers are increasing the water flow from the dams up north on the Missouri. The snow pack in Montana is at record levels and will end up coming down the Missouri River and the flooding could end up lasting into the fall. The levee south of Hamburg. Ia. has broken but so far has not entered Hamburg because the Corp of Engineers have built a new levee to protect Hamburg and everyone in Hamburg is praying that it will hold. The College World Series opening ceremonies are starting today Fri. June 17, 2011 at the new Ameritrade Stadium featuring a concert by country singer Martina McBride with the first pitch thrown by former George W. Bush on Saturday June 18, 2011. Omaha is keeping their fingers crossed that the mighty Mo will not ruin the College Worlds Series. We still offer money saving prices for Birko Balance Arch Supports, Super Birkis, Rockport, Dansko, Avia, and Ryka Footwear at www.lionfootweardirect.com.

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