New Boston NewsLocal news for New Boston, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Mississippi to be back in its banks tomorrow- June 26, 2008 The latest readings from the Corps of Engineers puts the Mississippi River less than a foot over its 15 foot flood stage in the Quad Cities.http://www.topix.net/city/new-boston-il/2008/06/mississippi-to-be-back-in-its-banks-tomorr... Farmers and flooding: a tough battle- June 20, 2008 These are challenging times down on the farm. The cost of flooding is adding up, and there could be quite a price to pay.http://www.topix.net/city/new-boston-il/2008/06/farmers-and-flooding-a-tough-battle?fromrs... Mississippi River communities brace for worst- June 18, 2008 By Nick Gale Towns along the Mississippi River continue to prepare for what the river might throw at them as water levels continue to rise.http://www.topix.net/city/new-boston-il/2008/06/mississippi-river-communities-brace-for-wo... Iowa City's flood protections face a marathon test - AP- June 16, 2008 Even as flood fears eased in Iowa City, the state's south and east prepared for new problems ahead for a string of towns along the Mississippi River.http://www.topix.net/city/new-boston-il/2008/06/iowa-citys-flood-protections-face-a-marath... Flooding, high water swamping much of Illinois- June 15, 2008 Friday Update: Please check here for the latest developments throughout the weekend.http://www.topix.net/city/new-boston-il/2008/06/flooding-high-water-swamping-much-of-illin... First lock on Mississippi River closes amid flood- June 13, 2008 CHICAGO - The first lock and dam on the upper Mississippi River closed to barge traffic on Thursday due to flood conditions that have destroyed homes and thousands of acres of corn and soybeans, said the U.S. ...http://www.topix.net/city/new-boston-il/2008/06/first-lock-on-mississippi-river-closes-ami... |