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Article: The rushing water could change Des Moines' future. (editorial from the Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa)
- Article from:
- Nation's Cities Weekly
- Article date:
- August 2, 1993
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1993 National League of Cities. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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The follying editorial appeared in the July 18, 1993 issue of the Des Moines Register and found its way to Nation's Cities Weekly last week. We think it bears repeating for our numbers' benefit. - The Editor
In the life of any city there come unexpected tests that can change it forever - for better or worse. Such a test began one week ago today for Des Moines, and the response leaves no doubt that this community win emerge stronger and better after its worst disaster.
The proof was in that unforgettable scene on Fleur Drive where an anthill army of volunteers filled and stacked sandbags day and night in the feverish effort to reclaim the Des Moines Water ...