Author describes schemes and intrigues behind dam By Kay James,Dells Events May 21, 2008 May 21, 2008 Updated Jan 25, 2022 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Kilbourn Dam defines the Dells, said historian and author Richard Durbin to about 50 people at the Community Center. kAm%@ 2 =2C86 6IE6?E[ E96 52> DE:== 567:?6D E96 4:EJ — D6A2C2E:?8 :Ek^Am kAm:?E@ E96 &AA6C 2?5 {@H6C s6==D[ sFC3:? 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