Community
A network of nurturing
A group of local parents caring for children with special needs recently started a support group and plan to meet regularly in order to share their experiences and advice among…
Read MorePrange showed passion
The Maeystown Rural Fire Protection District will soon be welcoming new leadership, as its fire chief of 28 years steps away from his position – though he’ll still be sticking…
Read MoreSplash pad project update
As construction for the Waterloo Community Splash Pad approaches its June deadline, the Waterloo Park Board’s April meeting touched on both good progress and some hiccups on the project as…
Read MoreClean global by acting local
Earth Day is observed April 22 each year, and with the event right around the corner, Waterloo Listens will be working this weekend to help clean up its community for…
Read MoreA celestial spectacle
Monday’s total solar eclipse did not disappoint for those willing to venture just a bit to the south of Monroe County and deal with traffic on main thoroughfares. Some opted…
Read MoreColumbia readies emergency responders
Columbia High School introduced a new course offering this semester, partnering with the city’s EMS department to both jumpstart a career for students and perhaps help the community down the…
Read MoreRare cicada emergence this spring
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Illinois will experience a rare phenomenon of nature this year as two broods of periodical cicadas are scheduled to emerge at the same time. And this…
Read MoreClearing the haze of Vietnam
The City of Waterloo once again recognized Vietnam veterans on Friday, with the community gathering at the Veterans Memorial in Lakeview Park to recognize not only those who served throughout…
Read MoreGoing bald for the cause
For the fourth year in a row, members of the community will soon be gathering at Ace’s Wild in Columbia as folks have their heads shaved for the sake of…
Read MoreRidin’ the storms out
Severe Weather Preparedness Month may have just ended, but lessons on how and when to alert the public about Mother Nature’s wrath continue to be learned through each passing storm.…
Read MoreCASA cares for kids
April is designated as National Child Abuse Prevention Month by the U.S. government and numerous organizations which work toward caring for and improving the lives of young people suffering neglect…
Read MoreEclipse is a sight to behold
Many in the community have had April 8 marked on their map for some time now as much of Southern Illinois will again be able to see a total solar…
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