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Mississippi River floodwaters approaching a crest nearly seven feet above flood stage may be lapping at portable flood panels and an earthen berm which protect Modern Woodmen Park, but Independence Day will be celebrated in traditional fashion in the Quad-Cities.

There will be Midwest League baseball, hot dogs and even postgame fireworks as scheduled when the River Bandits open a three-game weekend series against Wisconsin with a 7 p.m. game today.

Despite the flooding, walk-up ticket sales were brisk, concessions supplies were being delivered as scheduled and the outfield grass was being mowed Thursday afternoon as River Bandits staff members prepared for the start of a six-game, seven-day home stand.

“It’s a little different for a lot of us in the front office, but people here seem to be taking everything in stride. We’re surrounded by water, but it’s business as usual,’’ River Bandits general manager Andrew Chesser said. “The crews from the City of Davenport have done a great job of setting up a dry and safe way for fans to get here and enjoy games this weekend.’’