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Rodeo champ battling back
A Red Bud cowgirl recently injured in a horse riding incident at college has been hospitalized for nearly a month. Still bedridden, facing additional complications and with a tremendous road…
Read MoreSchuchman leaves Schnucks
The manager of Waterloo Schnucks retired recently, marking the end of a decades-long career that saw him move from teenage bagger to overseeing the grocery store. Kent Schuchman grew up…
Read MoreWalking the Way of St. James
A local retired nurse recently completed a nearly 500-mile hike across Spain, crossing an item off her bucket list and experiencing a journey that already seems to have had a…
Read MoreScary fun on the Haunted Trail
Monroe County celebrates a number of festivities throughout October, from several Oktoberfest parties to Waterloo’s PumpkinFest. Among the more terrifying traditions is the Waterloo Sportsman’s Club Haunted Trail, which has…
Read MoreNew lights for downtown Waterloo
The City of Waterloo announced the installation of TrimLight, a cutting-edge LED lighting product, around its downtown area near the courthouse. Through a partnership with TrimLight St. Louis, the town…
Read MoreColumbia applies for dog park grant
The dog days of summer are over in most parts of the country, but they were given a fresh start in Columbia on Monday night. During the Columbia City Council…
Read MoreMillstadt Library getting makeover
Millstadt Library recently announced remodeling plans that will affect its hours over the next few weeks, ultimately making the space brighter and more welcoming to visitors. According to Millstadt Library…
Read MorePumpkin boy has personal patch
A young boy in Millstadt has been anticipating Halloween for several months now as a pumpkin patch has been sprouting in his family’s yard since spring. Amy Mosbacher said her…
Read MoreDrought tempers fall harvest
Farmers throughout Monroe and Randolph counties have recently been busy with the fall harvest as they take advantage of the dry weather and get outside, though lack of rain over…
Read MoreMillstadt’s Tin Man shines again
A 10-year endeavor to restore Millstadt’s historic former water tower has finally come to a close as the final brush stroke on the beloved “Tin Man” was performed earlier this…
Read MoreFeeling like a hero
The final 2023 trip organized by Land of Lincoln Honor Flight took place last Tuesday, providing a local veteran the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., and experience a hero’s flight…
Read MoreWaterloo’s splash pad surges ahead
After several years of discussion and many questions as to whether or not the project would ultimately come together, the Waterloo Park District Board finally approved construction of a splash…
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