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Breitwiser up to the challenge
Sam Breitwiser’s philanthropy for the American Heart Association was born out of a friendly sibling rivalry – and it soon became even more personal. “To be honest, I started out…
Read MoreLongtime Columbia School Board member steps down
One of Columbia’s longest-serving public servants stepped down in April when Karen Anderson attended her final meeting as a member of the Columbia School Board after 20 years of service. …
Read MoreGibault grad wins top startUP award
As the class chief executive officer, Reagan Herrmann put more than her fair share of work into the Monroe County startUP program. With that effort plus work to get her…
Read MoreNew Columbia School Board members take office
The three newest Columbia School Board members were sworn in last month and have begun their first terms on the board of education. The trio of Adam Hemken, Andrea Khoury…
Read MoreMcDermott named assistant principal
After remaining vacant for more than a year due to lower attendance during the pandemic, the Waterloo School Board filled the assistant principal position at Waterloo High School most recently…
Read MoreRyterski reaches career coda
Columbia High School Music Director Craig Ryterski is entering the coda of his career. After 28 years of teaching music at CHS, he will retire on June 2. “I’m enjoying…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board receives updates
The Waterloo School Board heard updates on ongoing district construction projects, graduation plans and this year’s budget at its monthly meeting Monday night. The most notable construction update concerned the…
Read MorestartUP gives back to Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Village Board met in regular session April 6 to discuss upcoming projects and to hear a report about the recent 5Kave event held in the Rock City caves…
Read MoreValmeyer school district measure fails by 1 vote
Every vote counts, especially in Valmeyer. An April 6 referendum regarding a residency requirement to serve on the Valmeyer School Board failed by one vote. That measure, which would have…
Read MoreShortage causing school bus troubles
The Waterloo School District is gradually returning to pre-pandemic normalcy, but one aspect of the education process continues to feel the effects of the novel coronavirus — transportation. Cynthia French,…
Read MoreSchools plan for federal funds
Monroe County’s school districts are preparing to spend the third and largest wave of federal funding aimed at helping students cope with the pandemic. Gov. JB Pritzker announced March 31…
Read MoreCastelli heading to Smithton
The Columbia School Board approved the resignation of assistant superintendent Courtney Castelli at Thursday’s meeting. Castelli, whose resignation is effective June 30, has accepted a position as superintendent in the…
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