Light snow and colder temperatures send a flock of ducks scurrying up the banks of Duck Creek looking for shelter from the wind. After reaching 50 degrees Dec. 8, the weather has now returned to more normal winter temperatures.
PLEASANT VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Pleasant Valley, Iowa BOARD OF EDUCATION, REGULAR MEETING, BELMONT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE Monday, December 1, 2003, 7:00 P.M., C.S.T.
Ducks gather along the Mississippi River shoreline at Leach Park. The Mississippi River flyway is a major migratory route each summer and fall for waterfowl.
The clear blue sky matches the cool blue water of the Mississippi River. A tow with barges waits to lock through Lock & Dam 15 at left, and the Davenport skyline is in the distance.
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