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1977 Merrimac Construction Company Truck hauls dirt

This truck is hauling dirt from a hillside to fill a deep gully at the Flint Hills golf course north of Burlington

1977 Drainage ponds

These drainage ponds draw excess water from flooded areas. They are part of the Geode Wonderland RC&D Project

1977 Land being prepared for earth retaining dam and drainage system

This farmland will soon have a retaining dam and drainage system at this location. It is a part of the Geode Wonderland Project Site

1977 Earthmoving machines move dirt for Geode Wonderland Project

A retaining dam and drainage system at this location will be constructed as a part of the Geode Wonderland Project Site

1977 Specifications Geode Wonderland RC&D Project cover page

This is just the cover page of specifications.

1993 Aerial views of farmland

The first aerial view shows farmland by a river

1993 Aerial Views of Flooding

These photos are of aerial views of flooded farmland in Des Moines County during the floods of 1993.

1978 No-till tour demonstration sign

This sign was placed in front of a field in Des Moines County to let visitors know that it was a no-till field.

1970s Howard Bright and another unidentified man stand in a field

These two men standing in the field are probably part of a no-till corn tour

Don Nelson and Sam Jennison

Don Nelson is sitting and Sam Jennison stands holding a pipe in his hand as the two of them talk

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