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The Local History Index provides only a citation to the article or item. Please visit the Elkhart Public Library’s downtown location at 300 S. Second St. to access the Elkhart Truth newspapers and other collections referenced in this index.
Showing of 79 results for Elkhart City Water Works.
| ID | 101938 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | ‘A well-kept secret’ |
| Notes | City Councilman Chad Crabtree; Tory Irwin, director of public works; Elkhart City Water Works |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | City council members listen as Tim Reecer talks |
| Date | Jun 07, 2025 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Public Works and Utilities Department, Fish, Dwight, Dawson, Arvis, Curry, Brent |
| ID | 64860 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Green spaces, pedestrian bridge proposed |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Civic Plaza potential designs |
| Date | November 13, 2018 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Central Park - Elkhart, Rundell Ernstberger Associates |
| ID | 64616 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart kicks off Civic Plaza redesign discussions |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | City Councilman Brian Thomas; Residents and REA representatives |
| Date | October 31, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Central Park - Elkhart, Rundell Ernstberger Associates, Elkhart Environmental Center |
| ID | 63864 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Office building proposed for Civic Plaza |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Design concept for proposed Civic Plaza office building |
| Date | May 12, 2018 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Development, Commercial |
| ID | 63647 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Concord Mall placed in receivership while mortgage foreclosure is pending |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Ask at Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Concord Mall sign on Main street |
| Date | April 4, 2018 |
| Page | A1, A8 |
| Subjects | Concord Mall, Elkhart City Water Works, Mortgage Foreclosures |
| ID | 46136 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New water tank hoisted into place |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo of water tower |
| Date | August 6, 2010 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Water Tower, Water Storage Tank, Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 46133 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Million-gallon water tank to be hoisted today |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 5, 2010 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Water Tower, Water Storage Tank, Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 16221 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Drink and be merry in Civic Plaza? |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 5, 2006 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Alcoholic Beverages, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 15858 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Alcohol OK'd on Civic Plaza |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 22, 2006 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Alcoholic Beverages, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 4367 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Commons revisions unveiled |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 20, 2003 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 703 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Board bans alcohol sales |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 3, 2001 |
| Page | A3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Alcoholic Beverages, Elkhart Board of Public Works, Miller, David (Mayor) |
| ID | 29049 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhartans who sprinkle lawns won't get soaked |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 23, 1995 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 82166 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Advent gets Water Works and Apex gets more time |
| Notes | Elkhart Water Works envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | Oct 18, 1994 |
| Page | A1, A5 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Board of Public Works, Elkhart City Water Works, Advent Design of Elkhart |
| ID | 29047 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Three bidders vie for Water Works building |
| Notes | Elkhart Water Works envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | old Elkhart Water Works building |
| Date | October 11, 1994 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | A1, A6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Historic Buildings, Elkhart City Plan Commission |
| ID | 29046 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Deadline nearing for bids on water works building |
| Notes | Elkhart Water Works envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 5, 1994 |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Page | B3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Historic Buildings, Elkhart City Plan Commission, Elkhart Board of Public Works |
| ID | 29044 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Safe water: It's a relative term |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 29, 1994 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 29045 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City water must pass many tests |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 29, 1994 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 29043 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Water utility billing dates could change |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | April 6, 1994 |
| Page | B3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 29042 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Consolidation smooths city's utility service |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 7, 1994 |
| Page | B6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 29041 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | New water rates will be almost 45 percent hike |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | January 19, 1994 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities, Fees, Municipal |
| ID | 29040 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Well Field Honor |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 18, 1993 |
| Page | B3 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 29039 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | No clear solution to water woes |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | December 2, 1992 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 28924 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Water works manager resigns |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | August 22, 1992 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 91761 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart voters reject utility referendum |
| Notes | Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 07, 1992 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Elections, Politics and Government |
| ID | 91762 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Home rule still the best |
| Notes | Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission envelope |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| History # | Elkhart Truth Collection |
| Date | May 07, 1992 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Elections, Politics and Government |
| ID | 28923 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City control of Elkhart Water Works sought |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | September 7, 1991 |
| Page | A4 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities, Government, Elkhart City |
| ID | 8093 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Masons like the plaza |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | December 17, 1990 |
| Page | D1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 28920 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart water increased sails through council |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 6, 1990 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 8061 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Working together |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | February 4, 1990 |
| Page | H1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 8063 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Plaza festival continues |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 19, 1989 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 8062 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Festival of Nations under way tonight |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | November 17, 1989 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 8054 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Tower topped |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Elkhart Civic Plaza clock tower |
| Date | September 28, 1989 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Civic Plaza, Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 8052 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lighting up the Plaza |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | September 6, 1989 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 8051 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Jazzed-up plaza |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | August 12, 1989 |
| Page | A1 & A4 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 8053 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Elkhart officially accepts plaza |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | July 26, 1989 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Civic Plaza, Downtown Elkhart, Elkhart City Water Works, Construction |
| ID | 8049 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Tower climbs |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | May 9, 1989 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 8050 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | 'Park a Brick' Plaza plans get personal |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | January 1, 1989 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 8057 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Traditions, old and new |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | December 17, 1988 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 8055 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Christmas at the plaza |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photos |
| Date | November 25, 1988 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 8047 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Plaza near completion |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | August 11, 1988 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 8048 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Lights, exposure improve security |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | August 11, 1988 |
| Page | B1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 8046 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Civic plaza progresses |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | photo |
| Date | May 19, 1988 |
| Page | B6 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Downtown Elkhart |
| ID | 8045 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Sculpture added to plaza plan |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | Tony Costello, Geraldine Martin, Lee Martin |
| Date | April 28, 1988 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart Civic Plaza, Elkhart City Water Works, Fountains, Martin Foundation |
| ID | 34972 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Al pulls the plug, with water works 39 years |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 13, 1987 |
| Page | A1 |
| Subjects | Kendall, Roger, Elkhart City Water Works |
| ID | 28919 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Wells to trap Main St. Pollution |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | May 8, 1982 |
| Page | 2 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 28918 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Contaminate in Main St. well could be of long standing |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | October 2, 1981 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities, Pollution, Water, Water Quality |
| ID | 28917 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Main St. water well closed by pollutant |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | diagram |
| Date | October 1, 1981 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities, Pollution, Water, Water Quality |
| ID | 28916 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | City won't purchase well site |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | March 10, 1979 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 28915 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | BZA says no to well field- for now |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Date | February 16, 1979 |
| Page | 1 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities |
| ID | 28914 |
|---|---|
| Title of Article | Homeowners organize resistance to well field |
| Source | Elkhart Truth |
| Location | Microfilm - Reference Desk |
| Picture Caption | illustration |
| Date | February 13, 1979 |
| Page | 15 |
| Subjects | Elkhart City Water Works, Water and Sewer Utilities, Heaton Lake |