Community
Study: New Athens a remarkable river town
The Village of New Athens was recently recognized as one of 25 remarkable river towns outside of Chicago for having thoughtful civic, environmental, and recreational initiatives pertaining to rivers. Each…
Read MoreHonor Flight for retired sheriff
A former sheriff of Monroe County was recently treated to a trip to Washington D.C. – after a lengthy wait – as he joined the latest Greater St. Louis Honor…
Read MoreCrazy ‘bout a Mercury
Plenty of drivers look back fondly on their old vehicles, appreciating either the memories attached to them or the style that comes with a classic car. One Waterloo man recently…
Read MoreYoung author shares ‘Dreams’
A local artist and author recently published her first graphic novel, marking a strong start for a 15-year-old creative. Ella Valentine of Valmeyer, along with her father Tim, spoke about…
Read MoreRodeo champ takes the reins again
A little over a year after a tragic accident left her in a coma, a Red Bud cowgirl is back in the saddle – though she likely still has a…
Read MoreNow filming in Columbia
Columbia residents may have noticed over the past few days that parts of their city are serving as the set of a film crew looking to put together a small…
Read MoreLooking back on ‘Rumble in the Jungle’
The “Rumble in the Jungle” is among the most legendary sporting events of the 20th century, pitting boxing champions George Foreman and Muhammad Ali against each other in a match…
Read MoreHarv made you happy
The community recently lost a beacon of positivity with the passing of Duane “Harv” Ries, a man who spent years sharing his love of music and the outdoors and brightened…
Read MoreRetiring flags with dignity
Waterloo residents looking to ensure their old American flags are retired properly now have a convenient option right outside the VFW. Metzger-Crook VFW Post 6504 recently received a donation from…
Read MoreA 60-year bond for 3 sisters
Three local Catholic sisters recently celebrated 60 years of dedicated faith. Sister Marcia Kruse, Sister Elaine Freund and Sister Carolyn Schilling were all recognized for their milestone achievement with the…
Read MoreTogether at last…
After a 20-year relationship, a local couple is finally looking to tie the knot so they can properly enjoy the rest of their lives together in a Columbia nursing home.…
Read MoreHelping more than strays
With 20 years of service toward animals in the community, Helping Strays of Monroe County continues to strive toward connecting pets with their ideal families. Helping Strays Executive Director Trisha…
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