Apr 22, 2013 | Missourian
Residents in Missouri, Illinois river towns not deterred by flooding
This photo shows flooding in La Grange on Saturday. The Mississippi River is topping out at some problematic spots, but there is growing concern that spring floods are far from over.
Rivers crest in Midwest; more rain in forecast
Those fighting floods in several communities along the Mississippi River were mostly successful Sunday, April 21, despite the onslaught of water, but an ominous forecast and the growing accumulation of snow in the upper Midwest tempered feelings of victory.