Burlington's Depot, which has seen so many trains, some famous, was in no state to take visitors on June 22nd. The water was a foot or two higher, judging by the brown stains. Off screen to the ... (more)

The Hotel Burlington, at one time one of the finest hotels in the midwest (and now affordable senior housing) stands by with basement pumps running. The BNSF Ottumwa Sub was not yet open, but the... (more)