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Ruwald joins 4-H Hall of Fame
A longtime leader with Monroe County 4-H was recently inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, recognizing the many years and tremendous amount of energy she’s poured into the…
Read MoreCarol Sue keeps CVFD afloat
The Columbia Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired a new boat, providing local first responders a safer means of conducting rescue or firefighting operations along the Mississippi River. The boat, named…
Read MoreVietnam vet flies again
A local veteran recently flew in the helicopter he called home during his tour of Vietnam, providing him with memories of his military service as well as the welcome home…
Read MoreManaging power during a heat wave
The Midwest endured a tremendous heat wave last week, with temperatures in the St. Louis area rising into the 100s toward the end of the week, the coolest temperatures sticking…
Read More10K Day at Helping Strays
Helping Strays is its 20th anniversary next year, but it was able to mark a different milestone last week when the 10,000th animal was adopted from Monroe County’s no-kill shelter.…
Read MoreFinding peace at Marian’s Place
A large field of sunflowers has grown across the Mississippi River, offering beautiful views for visitors who have a Columbia man and his wife to thank. Marian’s Place is a…
Read MoreNobbe was a true ace
A prominent figure in Waterloo, Monroe County and seemingly among golfers across the country passed away Aug. 9, leaving behind a legacy and plenty of fond memories. William Nobbe lived…
Read MoreHomecoming makes monster move
Waterloo Homecoming 2.0 is set for this Saturday, and while the sense of community and hometown fun is sure to be felt, things will look a lot different this time…
Read MoreKindness rocks in Waterloo
A young Girl Scout is working toward her Silver Award, putting together a colorful project she hopes will help bring some kindness to Waterloo. Lainey Davis, along with her mother…
Read MoreBull ride Sept. 16 in Waterloo
The Monroe County Fairgrounds is the place to be Saturday, Sept. 16, for the Waterloo Optimist Club Blue Army Bull Bash. Money raised from this annual event goes back to…
Read MoreThanks from Waterloo’s neighbor
The Waterloo City Council heard from a city official from Columbia who expressed thanks Monday night for help provided in the wake of a devastating June 30 storm that crippled…
Read MoreWaterloo icon leaves legacy
Waterloo lost a much loved and familiar face last week with the passing of Roy J. May, a family man, longtime State Farm insurance agent, past American Legion commander, and…
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