JAMES RIVER

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Dikes may go up this week

Dikes may go up this week Construction of dikes along the James River and Pipestem Creek could start later this week after the Jamestown City Council approved participating in the Army Corps of Engineers advanced measures program Monday The move was one of a laundry list of resolutions related to high water preparation approved at a special meeting Monday by a bare quorum of the council with Mayor Clarice Liechty and Councilman Pat Nygaard absent.

By Keith Norman , March 16, 2010

New flood forecast says to expect more water than in 1997, build levees to handle 3,200 cfs

Jamestown and Stutsman County should prepare for the same combined releases as they did during the 2009 floods, according to the Army Corps of Engineers, which changed its forecast for the James River and Pipestem Creek Friday.

By Sun Staff , March 12, 2010

Ice show scheduled for next month

The Jamesriver Figure Skating Club’s annual ice show is scheduled for next month.

February 25, 2010

Bill may reverse development income

A state lawmaker from Aberdeen has introduced a bill that, if passed, will reverse 2009 legislation that allowed the James River Water Development District to raise its taxpayer-funded income by 189 percent.

By By Ross Dolan, Forum Communications Co. , February 12, 2010

Volunteers continue to help flood victims

Volunteers continue to help flood victims Wayne and Lois Triepke evacuated their home last year after the James River inundated their basement, surrounded their home and created an island of their cattle feedlot. The couple had decided earlier that season to sandbag the exterior of their 120-year old home north of Dickey, N.D., one March morning. By nightfall, the project was done, thanks to family, friends, neighbors and local schoolchildren.

January 28, 2010

Corps to study James, Sheyenne

The Army Corps of Engineers will be looking at flood protection in the Sheyenne and James river valleys. Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., said the corps is hoping to start its studies later this year. He said $300,000 in federal money to pay for them has been included in a congressional appropriations bill.

November 03, 2009

Dog rescued from river dies Wednesday

Charlie, the 15-year-old Yorkshire terrier mix rescued from the James River Tuesday, died Wednesday morning.

October 01, 2009

Animal warden rescues dog from James River

Animal warden rescues dog from James River Becky Johnson gives new meaning to the term “doggie paddle.” Johnson, the animal warden for the Jamestown Police Department, waded into the James River in search of a drowning animal Tuesday. Her efforts saved the life of Charlie, a 6-1/2 pound Yorkshire terrier mix.

September 30, 2009

Flood aftermath: Couple making changes to protect their home

Flood aftermath: Couple making changes to protect their home After floodwaters affected more than 500 Stutsman County homes this spring, many residents are drying, bleaching, gutting and rebuilding. Terry and Jill Shaffer, however, are raising. The couple and their 6-year-old son, Dillon, own 40 acres just south of Jamestown. At the height of the flood, friends, relatives and other residents the couple didn’t even know built a 6-foot dike encircling the ranch-style home the couple have owned since 2001.

August 31, 2009

Clean-up date set for LaMoure theater

The LaMoure County Summer Musical Theater seeks volunteers for a clean-up day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

August 28, 2009

James River study bill passed

An appropriations bill including money for a study of the James River Basin passed the Senate Wednesday. The bill was written by Sen. Byron Dorgan serving as chairman of the Senate Energy and Water Appropriations Subcommittee.

By Keith Norman , July 31, 2009

Rare fish shot in James River

Catching carp on the James River is nothing new for Wyatte Hantan. But the 16-year-old from Mitchell and a friend recently made a catch a state wildlife official says is ``fairly rare.'

July 08, 2009

Complaints report residents dumping lawn waste into the James River

Complaints from Jamestown residents about people dumping lawn waste into the James River and Pipestem Creek have been reported, according to James Michael, director of environmental health at Central Valley Health District.

By Ben Rodgers , June 23, 2009

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Water situation getting better

With the water situation improving, life in Jamestown is slowly getting back to normal and the need for interagency collaboration and planning is beginning to wind down.

June 04, 2009

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Conrad meets with LaMoure officials

At a meeting with officials from across LaMoure County, Sen. Kent Conrad on Tuesday pledged his full support to help area families recover after flood waters from the James River damaged homes and businesses.

May 27, 2009

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