Elsah NewsLocal news for Elsah, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Former Embassy Official Says US Losing Iraqi Hearts & Minds- April 25, 2008 St. Louis-area college professor who used to be a U.S. embassy official in Baghdad is speaking out on Iraq She's saying some things the U.S. government would prefer we not hear. via MyFox St. Louishttp://www.topix.net/city/elsah-il/2008/04/former-embassy-official-says-us-losing-iraqi-he... Band director searches for missing instrument- April 21, 2008 A $2,500 trombone - which belongs to a visiting musician from the Czech Republic - has been missing since Wednesday. via Alton Telegraphhttp://www.topix.net/city/elsah-il/2008/04/band-director-searches-for-missing-instrument?f... Powering Principia: Wind turbine idea considered- April 19, 2008 "Any school that does so is certainly not behind the curve, but ahead of it" Principia College has erected a test tower to help determine whether a permanent wind turbine is a viable means to provide some of the power for the school. via STLtodayhttp://www.topix.net/city/elsah-il/2008/04/powering-principia-wind-turbine-idea-considered... Re-enactment draws 50 Lincolns - and one Douglas- April 13, 2008 "It's not only a great joy and challenge but a mission to give an accurate portrayal of this man who so many think they know, but so few do." His overwhelming historic importance aside, Abraham Lincoln is also among the most recognizable figures in American history, even 143 years after his death. via STLtodayhttp://www.topix.net/city/elsah-il/2008/04/re-enactment-draws-50-lincolns-and-one-douglas?... |