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Just a few observations regarding the flooding comments: June 24th. 1989 was the last similar rain event with unofficial reports in the Kearney area of up to 10 inches; Cunninghams on the lake is now in the lake; Local car Dealership is drying out most of its inventory; Question of the day for many homeowners south of 11th, street is if their policy will cover water in basements (answer is probably not unless it was from internal source such as broken pipe or appliance malfuction etc.) Turkey Creek is basicly the North Channel of the Platte River; Turkey Creek west of Kearney floods historically anytime there is more than a two inch rain; another topic on the new KHS---Did the school board reduce the grade pad the school was built on by two feet to offset cost overuns during the construction phase; was this a fluke of nature or should it have been predicted to happen sooner or later, my opinion is more towards predictable than just by chance; what ever happened to the Central Platte NRD project that was started or at least a study proposed to inprove the flow capacity on Turkey Creek from South of Odessa to east of Kearney along with the onetime cleaning out of brush and trees from the banks of the Wood River throughout Buffalo and Hall Counties for again water flow improvement (flood control); final thought or question name the man made structures that contributed to the flooding event in the Kearney area.

07/11/19 09:32 AM

#8974

Kathi Geiser (Wright)

I saw video, what a mess! Thinking about everyone responding to this challenge. I'm coming to NE this weekend to see my great nephew in kids theater at Hastings College. Was planning to show up at Johnsons Lake Fri nite, but plan changed since that cancelled. Hang in there Kearney!

07/11/19 05:44 PM

#8975

Dick K Your question has me stumped ???????

07/11/19 06:20 PM

#8976

Ron Smith

Yeah Dick. We give up.What is the answer?

07/11/19 06:22 PM

#8977

Ron Smith

Is it the new KHS or the new hospital?

07/11/19 11:17 PM

#8978

Dick Is it all the development along the turkey creek and wood river ??

07/11/19 11:23 PM

#8979

The two man made structures or creations are the Union Pacific railroad tracks with their raised bed and I-80. Each blocked natural drainage going back south to the Platte River. Both were placed in their current location for the ease of construction with minimal thought to environmental impact. They placed occasional drains (culverts and bridges) were obvious waterways were. We could also give credit to the development of row crop gravity irrigation which required flat land, thus seasonal waterways were filled in and farmed over. Additionally, the development of commercial and residential properties in a "Flood Plain". I assume not many people would have been concerned if sub-irrigated hay meadows had a foot of water standing on them for a few days except maybe the landowner. I think the last flood control project in Kearney was the Northeast drainage project channeling water from the former Glen Beadle farm along the Stapleton branch line (Kearney and Black Hills Railroad---for the History buffs) east to the airport then eventually dumping into the Wood River. Beadle's farm was at the time a half mile north of King's corner (currently known as 56th. and Avenue N). Hard surfaced parking lots were the culprits in overloading Kearney's storm sewer systems leading to street flooding as Kearney developed to the North. Do you think it would be wise for Midway Chrysler Dodge Jeep to construct a berm on the north side of their location along Turkey Creek or swap locations with Buzz's Marine?

07/11/19 11:32 PM

#8980

Dick thanks for the info that is very interesting!!!! I never even considered the railroad or interstate !!!

07/12/19 07:45 AM

#8981

You are correct, Dick. Turkey creek is basically the North Channel of the Platte, or actually part of the old river bed, as is the "Blighted Area" on South Second Avenue.

When the Platte floods at Odessa the water goes North, and the Village of Odessa is actually lower in elevation than the North bank of the river. Drainage from Odessa must go East to Kearney to reenter the Platte as it is today. The so-called "Blighted Area" will remain blighted - $35 million dollar pump or not, City Planners will have to realize at some point you can't beat Mother Nature.

One other man made structure contributing to the flooding is Kearney Canal. There were no breaches this time, but it went over its South bank in numerous places between Elm Creek and Kearney. All the water from the hills to the North drains into the canal, so flood control for Kearney begins 20 miles West of town.

Both of my dams failed, contributing an extra 100 acre feet of water. My neighbor to the west lost his dam too, and who knows how many others.

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Hi, Frank

07/12/19 09:51 AM

#8982

#1 we both know the lady who stopped the NRD on a project to straighten and deepen Turkey Creek southest of Odessa. She was wise when she built her brick home on her highest ground with a raised structure so her mainfloor was at least five feet above grade. Her clan understood how to live in a flood plain and thrive. She definately enjoyed messing with people to test them but if you stood up and passed her test you were in like flint forever with her. It paid to be on her good side.

07/12/19 05:33 PM

#8983

Danny Cavenee

It's been brutal the last few days crossing the Platte River. I could not have survived the flood with out my Mae West what a life saver.

07/15/19 08:51 PM

#8984

Frank Schickedanz

"L I'LL BE M R DUCKS" - REMEMBER THAT ONE - SPOKE TO BLANTON AND HE'S BURNING UP IN ALASKA (LITERALY) - YOU GUYS ARE SWIMMING IN NEBRASKA - I'LL BE IN SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WEEKEND - CAROL HAS NEVER SEEN MT RUSHMORE - IT'S A BUCKET LIST THING. NICE TO HEAR FROM YOU GARY - TALK TO YOU LATER.

FLS (Schick)

07/17/19 12:35 PM

#8985

Danny Cavenee

Frank I will be heading for the hills in a couple weeks. If you are up to a little adventure find Nemo . That is the place we camp at during the Rally good luck .

07/17/19 09:02 PM

#8986

Frank, Mt. Rushmore is worth the trip. It's amazing what erosion can do. Good thing Carol didn't want to see The Old Man of The Mountain in New Hampshire. His face fell off.

I didn't see you on TV at the ballgame. There was too much competition; US Open Badminton, Green Acres, and a rerun of the Moon Landing - obviously faked. None of those guys looked like Tom Hanks.

Danny, If Mae West can't save you ..... but what a way to go!

107,188 two pair

Can you believe it - we could use a rain.

07/18/19 07:55 PM

#8987

Nothing says "Cruise Nite" like 110* in full sun and concrete. Enjoy.

If you think this heat is unbearable, consider the Troops dealing with this (or worse) - all day - every day - while getting shot at. Sleep well tonight.

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07/18/19 08:02 PM

#8988

Face App - don't need it. Already there!

07/18/19 10:36 PM

#8989

Gary Martin

Dick-Welcome to Az weather! We’re going into a cooling trend...coming week to be below 110, yeah! Monsoon humidity hasn’t kicked in yet so we’re okay:) Never did get my question answered about KHS, but did find out by searching Kearney Hub that it fared OK.

Just watched a taped program tonight about the Moon launch in 69. Two things came to mind...first, what happened to journalists like Walter Kronkite...people who just reported the fringing news (although that might just be MY recollection) and two, why can’t I recall what the heck I was doing at the exact moment man set foot in the moon! I’ve tried but keep coming up blank. Oh well.

Frank-Hope you enjoyed Mt Rushmore. I haven’t seen it either. I have been told that there was some coming construction...did you miss it?

Dick K.-Vickie was going through our old picture shoebox and came across a Hub photo from, I think the 9th grade, that I’ll send you via email...once I get your email. I think you’ll enjoy it!

07/19/19 10:05 AM

#8990

Joann Stengel (Tumbleson)

Gary

I remember I was working at the Holiday Inn as a maid and went up to the lobby for something and the moon landing was on. I can still remember standing there in awe of what I was seeing !!!! There were several other people watching and remember also how quite everyone was !!!

My question is where the heck did those 50 years go to ????

07/23/19 03:27 PM

#8991

Frank Schickedanz

Danny / Gary / Dick - Well everyone knows that flying Non-Rev on Carol's passes sometimes don't work out. That being said - we could have made it up there but it would have been tricky to get back - you know I have to work. SOOOOOO - We went to Durango, Colorado instead, went on the Durango to Silverton Train and took in all the sights. Probably saw the Most Beautiful area in Colorado (I had been there a couple of times back in the mid 70's but Carol had never been there) - an area called Ouray (pronounced like You-Ray). Very quick trip and we still have Mount Rushmore on the radar but most likely in the fall. I would recomend Ouray to all but some people may not like the Road - lots of Hair-Pin Curves and looking over the Mountain - Sraight Down - Unbelievable but Beautiful. Better go - I need to sell something and earn my keep. Talk to you later.

FLS (Schick)

07/25/19 12:44 PM

#8992

Prayers go out to Patty Barney Engdahl and her family at her mom's passing.

08/04/19 09:14 AM

#8993

Is anyone going to the 1969 reunion next weekend ?

08/04/19 12:48 PM

#8994

Frank Schickedanz

Gary - We All Know It's A "DRY HEAT" - You can fry an egg on a sidewalk but it's a "DRY HEAT".

Anna - I didn't get an invitation. Talk to you later.

FLS (Schick)

08/04/19 05:00 PM

#8995

Another classmate is in need of our thoughts and prayers as he battles cancer. Just received a text message about Dick Jensen. I don't have many details at this time but the weight of 113 pounds should be an indicator of the seriousness of his medical situation. Hopefully, more information will be coming.

08/04/19 07:35 PM

#8996