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    ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
    Expires: July 20, 2025 @ 1:00pm
    PRECAUTIONARY
    You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
    LOCATIONS
    WHAT...Flash Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
    INFO1
    WHERE...Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Hancock, Henderson, Henry IL, McDonough, Mercer, Rock Island and Warren, Iowa, including the following areas, Benton, Cedar, Clinton, Des Moines, Henry IA, Iowa, Jefferson, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Lee, Linn, Louisa, Muscatine, Scott, Van Buren and Washington, and northeast Missouri, including the following areas, Clark and Scotland.
    INFO2
    WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
    INFO3
    IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.
    INFO4
    ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms are expected across the watch area today, and again tonight into Sunday morning. Very high rainfall rates of 2 inches or greater in a short time are possible, which could lead to flash flooding particularly in urban areas. In addition, with the potential for repeated rounds of storms, some locations could receive 2 to 4 inches of rain with locally higher amounts possible. With saturated soils from previous rainfall, these rainfall rates and rainfall amounts will lead to an increased risk for flash flooding.

Sterling City Council Update

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The Sterling City Council session  Monday proved fruitful as members approved over $177,000 for engineering work at the Lawrence Brothers property. Noteworthy developments included a new driveway and additional parking spaces. City Manager Scott Shumard also addressed the need to adjust the tax levy estimate to align with truth and taxation regulations.

A major highlight was Mayor Diana Merdian’s announcement that the city’s application for the Safe Streets for All grant was successful. This $320,000 grant, supplemented with an $80,000 local match, will significantly enhance local transportation by extending bike paths and updating traffic signs following a comprehensive city intersections inventory.

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