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Lock and Dam No. 13 on the Mississippi River in Fulton is seen May 6, 2025. The U.S. grain transportation system, particularly the inland waterways, is considered a competitive edge for America’s farmers. But a century-old lock and dam system along the Mississippi River and a pending rail merger could present challenges in the future. See story on page 3.
WHAT’S INSIDE Glimpses of the Past...................6 Churches................................16-17 Property Transfers .................... 17 Published every Tuesday 24 pages • One section
Classifieds.............................18-21 Sports......................................... 22 Puzzles....................................... 23
DEATHS Arthur Pruis, Jane Ann James, Kevin James Zuidema / 4, 5