Washausen named new Gardner pricipal
Jessica Washausen
The Waterloo School Board approved Jessica Washausen as the new principal for Gardner Elementary School during...
German students experience America
Pictured, front row, from left are Gedern students James Davis, Vinia Oberheim, Nina Ahlig, Viktorika Lofink, Alina Kolesnikov, Ilva Gerhardt, Enya...
WJHS students sewing for good
Annette Rau and the WJHS Sew Good Club
A new club at Waterloo Junior High School is looking...
Columbia election results are in
After two weeks of anticipation, the final results for the April 2 municipal elections came in, with all candidates who were leading...
Sheriff disputes school district assertion
The Columbia school district recently sent a second document to the community, following up on its letter from February addressing negative claims...
Columbia Chamber hosts candidate forum
School board candidate Tyson Search speaks at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce candidate forum Tuesday night.
Horner heading to Swansea
Beth Horner
The Columbia school district is losing one of its highest-ranking administrators, as assistant superintendent Beth Horner...
Waterloo School Board amends grading scale
Dawn Ivers
Following months of passionate discussion, the Waterloo School Board voted to amend the school district’s grading...
CHS Flight Crew helps students soar
Pictured are all the members of the Columbia High School Flight Crew. They are, front row, from left, Grace Grant, Emily...
Columbia School Board race has 2 slates
The eight remaining candidates vying for four spots on the Columbia School Board are divided into two camps.
Each...
Columbia hears from teachers, parents
Dozens of community members attended Thursday’s Columbia School Board meeting, a dozen of whom addressed the board.
Most of those 12 expressed support and gratitude...
Dupo teacher abruptly resigns
Award-winning chemistry teacher Michael Avara recently resigned from Dupo High School.
Avara won a Teacher of the Year award for the 2018-19 school year at...
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Tractor, bicycle collide in Waterloo
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Train derailment in Dupo
Photo courtesy of FOX2 News
Over a dozen area fire departments and other emergency personnel responded shortly after...
Woman’s death after arrest under investigation
A 40-year-old woman died following a Tuesday morning traffic stop in Waterloo that resulted in multiple arrests on drug and burglary charges.
Valmeyer school district responds to Confederate flag controversy
The Valmeyer school district responded after an image of a student displaying a half American/half Confederate flag during a sporting event Wednesday...