Business
Dupo railyard an example of optionality
An unprecedented disruption in the global supply chain due to the COVID-19 pandemic is still having a major impact on many U.S. industries. Freight rail has had to adapt daily…
Read MoreIntegrity sued again
A lawsuit was filed May 19 in Monroe County court against Integrity Healthcare of Columbia, located at 253 Bradington Drive, and an unspecified staffing agency used by the nursing and…
Read MoreFormula shortage felt locally
In the 17 years she’s been a mother, Waterloo’s Angie Hoernis has not seen anything like what she’s currently navigating with her 5-month-old daughter: a formula shortage so severe that…
Read MoreLightning strike causes fire at Columbia office
Multiple departments battled an early Saturday morning structure fire in Columbia that was caused by a lightning strike. Columbia, Waterloo and Millstadt firefighters responded to the Mandy McGuire real estate…
Read MoreDamages awarded in house explosion suit
A Monroe County jury returned a verdict in favor of awarding total damages of $2.23 million to Dan and Terri Krebel as the result of injuries Dan sustained during a…
Read MoreExamining media mistrust
(Editor’s note: This article is the final installment in a series exploring media literacy and its multiple facets. This week, experts weigh in on press distrust and what can be…
Read MoreSpare Thyme Farms keeps growing
When Brianna Voelker and Josh Harlan, the now-wedded masterminds behind Waterloo’s Spare Thyme Farms, first met in 2014 at Southeast Missouri State University, they knew they wanted to turn their…
Read MoreLocal news watches out for you
(Editor’s note: This article is part of a series exploring media literacy and its multiple facets. This week, the inner operations of local news outlets – and their role in…
Read MoreJLP defamation suit grows
A suit by JLP Homes claiming defamation against Gregory Narez of Columbia and other unnamed individuals has grown in scope since its initial filing in November. The original suit was…
Read MoreSunset Ford sued following truck fire
A local veterinarian is suing a Waterloo auto dealership following a damaging vehicle fire that occurred in 2020. A lawsuit filed in Monroe County Circuit Court by Donald McCroskey, a…
Read MoreAnother impressive year for startUP
Recently, Monroe County startUP students saw the two most anticipated parts of the year – the announcement of entrepreneur of the year and the annual trade show. Kambrie Cooper, the…
Read MoreSeboldt stepping into new role
After 26 years, Brenda Seboldt is ending her time as Monroe County Farm Bureau certified manager and is preparing to step into a new role with the Illinois Farm Bureau. …
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