Thirty one years ago, floods swept across Iowa from the Mississippi River to the Missouri River, destroying homes, businesses and lives. Here are some of the key events and images from the great floods of 1993. Throughout July, we’re celebrating the Des Moines Register’s 175th anniversary with special coverage highlighting the newspaper’s history. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #DesMoines #Iowa #DSMUSA #IowaHistory #TBT