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Sunday fire call for WFD

The Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS responded shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday to a smell of gas at a residence in the 500 block of South Main Street…

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Early morning fire call in Columbia

The Columbia Fire Department responded shortly after 4 a.m. Friday to a residence on Rowan Oak Lane off Gall Road after a haze of smoke was observed in the second…

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Cracked corn, sorry slide for park board

With some of the hottest days of the summer serving as a backdrop, the Waterloo Park District Board this month focused much discussion on the Waterloo Community Splash Pad, where…

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‘Something in the orange’ for Waterloo?

This month’s regular meeting again starting over an hour after its scheduled start time, the Waterloo School Board heard a number of presentations on FFA activity, a new youth survey…

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New year, new startUP teacher

A new school year means a fresh class of young entrepreneurs with Monroe County startUP, and this year is also beginning with a new facilitator for the program. Jim Hopkins…

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Propane line struck in Burksville

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Waterloo Fire Department responded just after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to a call of a propane line struck at a residence in the 5700 block…

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WHS Legacy Wall adding names

The 2025 inductees to the Waterloo High School Legacy have excelled in a variety of career fields, but all will come together Sept. 25 to be honored as a celebration…

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Solar flare in Columbia

Echoing an Aug. 4 meeting, discussion of a proposed solar project once again lasted nearly an hour on the top floor of Columbia City Hall Monday night. Members of Christ…

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Tiny’s turns 50 in Columbia

Tiny’s Tavern & Grill in Columbia is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and though the structure has changed and the business has grown, it remains for many in the…

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Fine dining and more at Geno’s

Downtown Waterloo’s high-end dining option saw an official change of ownership this week as Geno’s Trattoria & Chophouse hosted its grand opening. As previously reported, the location at 114 W.…

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