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Floodfighting in Kansas City's Argentine Neighborhood | Kansas City News
In Kansas City, Kansas, an Argentine neighborhood battling decades of flooding is turning to art, innovation, and community action to stay afloat. After historic floods—including a devastating 1951 event—residents are now using murals to honor their resilience while tackling modern drainage woes. A flawed levee gate closure during construction last year worsened flooding, prompting tighter government oversight with the Army Corps of Engineers. An unexpected hero? New rolling trash carts that keep debris out of sewer pipes, easing pressure on aging infrastructure. Still, the core challenge…
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