Elgin NewsLocal news for Elgin, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.For Eastern Iowans, floods not end of world- June 22, 2008 Making the best use of water flowing from a sump pump in Olin, Dalton Hawker, 6, of Viola and his cousin, Dillon LaKose, 12, of Olin apply childhood ingenuity to building miniature dikes.http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-ia/2008/06/for-eastern-iowans-floods-not-end-of-world?from... Fayette County officials say water receding- June 16, 2008 The good news is all floodwaters in Fayette County are receding. The bad news is that rain is in the forecast for the next couple of days.http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-ia/2008/06/fayette-county-officials-say-water-receding?fro... Fawn loses mother in flood- June 14, 2008 One of the positive stories to come out of the recent reports on floods, tornadoes, storms and disaster in general is the story of a baby deer that was rescued after it became separated from its mother by the ...http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-ia/2008/06/fawn-loses-mother-in-flood?fromrss=1 Supervisors approve road projects, zoning request- June 12, 2008 The Fayette County Board of Supervisors recently approved amending the five year road construction plan which allows the county to begin maintenance projects on V-68 and W-14. The county plans to sealcoat V-68 ...http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-ia/2008/06/supervisors-approve-road-projects-zoning-reques... Turkey River threatens Claremont, Elgin- June 10, 2008 Emergency responders were battling floodwaters in northeast Fayette County as the Turkey River threatened Claremont and Elgin.http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-ia/2008/06/turkey-river-threatens-claremont-elgin?fromrss=... Elgin 2023 organizing fundraiser; live auction- June 5, 2008 To assure the community of Elgin's future, Elgin 2023 plans two fund raisers over the next couple of months to finance economic development efforts.http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-ia/2008/06/elgin-2023-organizing-fundraiser-live-auction?f... Waves from WWII still affect tide- June 1, 2008 Memorial Day is a time to reflect on those who lived, fought and died. It's a time to give thanks to those who sacrificed for the cause of freedom and justice.http://www.topix.net/city/elgin-ia/2008/06/waves-from-wwii-still-affect-tide?fromrss=1 |