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  Bison statue project completed with community support

  Some two dozen hardy citizens bravely thumbed their noses at soaring heat and oppressive...

  • Posted July 3, 2018
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  Local scouts explore land of fire and ice

  About halfway through their recent trip to Iceland, members of Boy Scout Troop 320...

  • Posted July 3, 2018
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  YMCA tees up for meaningful fundraiser

  When Scott Spinner became executive director of the Monroe County YMCA last September, one...

  • Posted July 3, 2018
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  2018 Monroe County Fair Schedule of Events

  For a printable schedule, click  here.  

  • Posted June 25, 2018
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  Heine retires from Safety Town

  In May 2005, the Columbia Police Department sent Karla Heine to O’Fallon, Mo., to...

  • Posted June 20, 2018
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  HSS hosts inaugural gala

  Guests streamed in through the double doors. Laughter rang out across the ballroom. People...

  • Posted June 20, 2018
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  Early wheat harvest puts beans ahead of schedule

  The winter wheat across Monroe County has been pushed to maturity and energetic harvesting...

  • Posted June 20, 2018
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  Oak Hill veterans take virtual honor flight

  Within moments of the program beginning, a hush fell over the room as chaplain...

  • Posted June 20, 2018
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  Woman finds long-lost family

  Eight days after Mother’s Day, Phoenix, Ariz., resident Dennis Lurvey posted a tribute to...

  • Posted June 20, 2018
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  Waterloo Walmart sold pre-cut melons linked to salmonella

  The Waterloo Walmart is on the list of stores that sold pre-cut melons from...

  • Posted June 15, 2018
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  ‘My heart just melted:’ Charlie on the mend

  Thanks to a local animal shelter and couple, a disabled dog is getting a...

  • Posted June 13, 2018
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  Mercy to build clinic in Monroe County

  A primary care clinic in Monroe County was announced Tuesday as part of Mercy’s...

  • Posted June 12, 2018
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