Burlington Residents Hunker Down as River Swells

NPR | By Frank Morris

Published June 17, 2008 at 6:00 AM EDT

In Iowa, devastating floodwaters are beginning to inch their way down the southern part of the state. The next city that's in jeopardy of being swamped is the railroad hub of Burlington. Residents are digging in to try to save their town.

Frank Morris reports from member station KCUR.

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