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Theft of robotic mower in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is investigating the theft of a Worx Landroid robotic lawn mower from the 600 block of Eckert Lane on Monday. Anyone with information regarding this case…
Fire call at Oak Hill
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a sparking air conditioner unit on the outside of the Oak Hill senior living community, 623…
Another unlocked car stolen in Columbia
Continuing a trend in recent months, Columbia police are investigating the theft of an unlocked car early Sunday morning and the unlawful entry of three other vehicles. The car, a…
Sexual harassment suit against construction firm
A former office manager at T. Fuller Construction in Waterloo has filed a lawsuit against the business and its owner for alleged sexual harassment and discrimination, among other matters. The…
Wrongful death suit filed against Integrity
The family of a woman who died last July at the age of 62 has filed a lawsuit against Integrity Healthcare of Columbia, alleging neglect, negligence (survival action) and negligence…
A most excellent Monroe County Fair
The return of the Monroe County Fair saw a record-breaking year, and organizers said it would not have been possible without the entire community being involved. “The fair is how…
Monroe County has Zach’s back
After Zach Wheat was diagnosed with testicular cancer, his closest friends and family sprang into action, coming up with multiple fundraising efforts to help offset the costs of medical treatment.…
Cornerstone Laine gets shot down
Last week, a saga of long public meetings regarding a proposed women-only recovery residence culminated with the Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals voting against granting the business a special use…
Familiar face to lead ICS
David Gregson, a devout Catholic from Hecker, has found a new way to serve his parish: He will be fulfilling the role of Immaculate Conception School principal this year. “I…
COVID cases increase locally
Monroe County has seen a slight uptick in coronavirus cases of late, with the vast majority of them being unvaccinated residents. Monroe County had 61 active COVID cases as of…