Chamber award winner is truly ‘from home’
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce has named Glen Lutz as the latest recipient of its coveted Community Service Award.
By day, Lutz is a senior...
End of the trail for Camp Vandeventer
After 100 years of providing camping, leadership training and memories for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in the area, Camp Vandeventer at 3464 Trout...
County sued over Oak Hill death
The daughter of a deceased former resident at Oak Hill in Waterloo is suing Monroe County, which owns the long-term facility, for negligence in...
Fast Fitness in the Loo moves
ved last weekend to a new location in Waterloo. It is now located at 405 Front Street.
“Because our community mission has grown and it...
Dollar General coming to Valmeyer
In a rare turn of events, Valmeyer will soon welcome a new chain business because Dollar General plans to open a location in the...
Gallagher’s to close temporarily
Gallagher’s Restaurant in Waterloo announced that it will be temporarily closing Jan. 1 to allow for renovations on its building.
“Our concept is to reinvest...
COVID continues to run rampant
Monroe County recorded its second-highest ever daily number of cases Monday as the pandemic continues to run rampant in the area.
The county has...
Stock market frenzy: the long and short of it
The stock market has grabbed headlines in recent weeks, though not for normal reasons.
Rocked by unconventional fluctuations, many American investors and spectators have learned...
Future of Royal Gate uncertain
Speculation that Royal Gate Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Columbia is closing are not true, general sales manager Brent Ward said last week, although...
Baldwin power plant closing by 2025
The coal-fired power plant in Baldwin is set for closure by the end of the year 2025 or “sooner should economic or other conditions...
There’s a new gas station in Waterloo
The Amoco gas station and convenience store at the former home of Wayne’s One Stop in Waterloo is set to open this week.
Managing Partner...
Pandemic affects Monroe County housing market
No industry has been able to escape the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that includes real estate.
In the case of those who build,...