How happy is Conway that the Lollie Levee held? The levee was presented with a key to the city.

The city of Conway is no longer at risk of flooding as the Lollie Levee continues to hold and the Arkansas River continues to recede. Lollie Road is now open as is the Conway Municipal Airport.

On Monday, Conway City Spokesman Bobby Kelley went to the levee the give an update and make the presentation.

The levee deteriorated amid historic flooding along the river, so much so that residents in nearby Lollie Bottoms were urged to evacuate last week. But the levee was not breached.      MORE