Business
Papa Vito’s Pizza a family affair
From the humble beginnings of Vito’s Bar in Waterloo in 1991, Papa Vito’s Pizza founders Gerry and Barb Geoppo now have four restaurants to their name throughout the metro-east. The…
Read MoreImo’s plant in Waterloo expanding capabilities
Residents know Imo’s has served pizza in Waterloo for many years, but Imo’s was in the community even before the locals could buy the “square beyond compare” east of the…
Read MoreNew owner, same fun at Fountain Inn
Waterloo native Bill Griebel has set up shop as the new owner of Fountain Inn near Valmeyer, and hasn’t missed a beat in providing a great experience for customers. The…
Read MoreNew wine bar keeps history alive
High quality, superior and well-aged are different qualifiers used when describing a wine as vintage. Starting out, the new Vintage Wine Bar in Waterloo will stick to the basics. But…
Read MoreBrothers powering farms with solar energy
Two brothers who own farmland in Monroe County are taking a unique approach to powering their business. StraightUp Solar of St. Louis installed new solar panels at the farms of…
Read MoreQueen of Hearts raffle for SPPCS
When Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School athletic director John Green started brainstorming a fundraiser for his department, he knew he would need to think outside of the box. “We…
Read MoreWaterloo Imo’s enhances customer experience
No, Waterloo. Imo’s is not gone. The longtime restaurant just has a new location to call home. Imo’s Pizza closed the store at 646 N. Market Street, but reopened next…
Read MoreRocher Pub owners revamp Maeystown tavern
Natasha Hooten and Joe Mollet will go the extra mile to stand out as entrepreneurs taking an active role in the community. When business starts taking off with their newest…
Read MoreBurn victim gets support on long road to recovery
When a routine job earlier this month turned into a fiery explosion at a home near Burksville, local plumber Dan Krebel narrowly missed escaping with his life. Dan was performing…
Read MoreHopskeller back open for business
One year, thousands of man hours and dozens of Facebook updates later, Hopskeller Brewing Co. officially reopened Friday to the delight of craft beer enthusiasts far and wide. “This (has)…
Read MoreLocal entrepreneurs open Pie Hard Pizza
Yippee-ki-yay! A new pizza food truck business in the area called Pie Hard opened in August, and the two locals who bought into the venture are enjoying modest success. Megan…
Read MoreLarson ready to serve Waterloo Chamber
Kimberly Larson brings six years’ experience from previous chamber of commerce leadership roles as she prepares to take on the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce executive director position. But the St.…
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