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Heat Wave: 1936
Just as the Mississippi River is beginning to recede and festivals appear on our riverfront, we suddenly have a new weather focus – summer temperatures. The warmth of July is suddenly here and July warmth will soon melt into the … Continue reading
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Tagged 1936, Davenport Centennial, Heat Wave, Record Cold, Record heat, Summer, Winter
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