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Explore Waterloo biking, walking trail plan presented
A regional planning group last Tuesday presented to city officials its 20-year, eight-phase plan for improving bicycle and pedestrian transportation in Waterloo. The “Explore Waterloo” project for alternative transportation was developed by Heartlands Conservancy through a federal planning…
Read MoreBud Light Brigade marches on with Grey Eagle
A parade just wouldn’t be a parade in this area without the Bud Light Brigade. Grey Eagle Distributors — which recently completed the purchase of the 50-member musical group’s previous…
Read MoreCounty gets Oak Hill update
Oak Hill Care Center recently added a respiratory therapist to its staff, the Monroe County Board learned during its meeting on Tuesday. In addition to offering a new level of…
Read MoreRex’s Corner holds special place in hearts of many
As we look back on our lives, we remember people, events and special places that made us feel cared for. Rex’s Corner in Waterloo, which served customers for more than…
Read MoreLerch receives top Waterloo Chamber honor
On the heels of receiving the prestigious Christian Service Award last year, Waterloo School District Wellness Coordinator Kelly Lerch was presented another high honor Saturday night by the Waterloo Chamber…
Read MoreMissouri man, woman to be charged with Columbia bank robbery
Columbia police worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and area agencies to help track down those responsible for robbing Commerce Bank in Columbia shortly after 1 p.m. last Monday.…
Read MoreHealth Board weighs the county’s urgent care needs
The Monroe County Health Board met last Tuesday night at the Monroe County Annex Building in Waterloo. Discussion of a possible urgent care facility took up most of the two-hour…
Read MoreYMCA remains closed due to electrical malfunction
The Monroe County YMCA was expected to reopen sometime this week following an electrical malfunction that closed the facility Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The Columbia Fire Department was called to…
Read MoreFairground grandstand roof project out for bid
New beginning nears for Immaculate Conception Church
It won’t be long now. On Sunday, Jan. 27, parishioners of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church will travel up Father Carl Scherrer Drive on the north end of Columbia and celebrate…
Read MoreSchneider’s employee was steadying force through change
So much can change in 43 years. Businesses succeed and fail, towns change, the economy fluctuates, and people come and go. But for Rayma Rippelmeyer of Valmeyer, a 43-year employee…
Read MoreTen years later, local sub shop expanding across area
A Waterloo sub sandwich shop founded 10 years ago is making such a name for itself that it is rapidly expanding throughout the St. Louis area. Karl Buckman, owner of…
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