Posts Tagged ‘Flood of 1993’
Finding peace at Marian’s Place
A large field of sunflowers has grown across the Mississippi River, offering beautiful views for visitors who have a Columbia man and his wife to thank. Marian’s Place is a…
Read MoreOutgoing Columbia officials reflect
At the May 3 Columbia City Council meeting, Jim Agne, Gene Ebersohl and Wes Hoeffken were recognized for their contributions to the community – nearly a century of service combined…
Read MoreShoring up the levee
The Columbia Levee and Drainage District, with the help of local volunteers, spent three days last week shoring up the levee on Reichmann Road south of Merrimac and southwest of…
Read MoreRising river causing concern
The Mississippi River is expected to crest at 46 feet in St. Louis on June 5, according to the National Weather Service and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It is…
Read MoreWaterloo native canoeing for a cause
Erik Elsea grew up in Monroe County and always dreamed of canoeing the entire Mississippi River. He remembers sandbagging against the Mississippi during the Flood of 1993. “Flooding remains the…
Read MoreStudents of the flood remember ‘93
On Aug. 1, 1993, the Mississippi River crested at nearly 50 feet and, despite weeks of valiant fighting, burst through a levee south of Columbia. The first victim of the…
Read MoreLocal barber retiring as last of his kind
The Flood of 1993 washed away a lot of memories, prized possessions and community pride as Old Valmeyer drowned under the crashing waves of the Mississippi River. Thousands of people…
Read MorePrairie du Rocher levee facing financial pressures
The levee that protects Prairie du Rocher has been the focus of millions of dollars of work in recent years to ensure the community’s safety. But now, as much of…
Read MoreSoggy holiday weekend leads to flooding concerns
Following a soggy Christmas weekend, even more rainfall in the St. Louis region on Monday resulted in several inches received over a four-day span, causing concern for flood-prone lands and…
Read MoreSmithsonian display coming to Valmeyer in 2016
Illinois Humanities announced this week that the Valmeyer Community Heritage Society will host “Water/Ways,” a new Museum on Main Street exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution examining the monumental significance of…
Read MoreNew book, song on Valmeyer flood
A new book authored by Dennis Knobloch on the history of flooding in Valmeyer is now available for purchase, as is a new song recorded by local band The Trophy…
Read MoreRegion on high alert for flooding along Mississippi River
Large amounts of precipitation throughout the Upper Midwest have resulted in higher water levels for the Mississippi River. That water is flowing south, causing concern for flooding in the St.…
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