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Valmeyer seeks new business
Valmeyer is attempting to use two types of incentives to attract new businesses to its village. In December, the village and a group of investors that includes George Obernagel bought…
Read MoreValmeyer joins Jessica’s fight
Valmeyer High School sophomore Jessica Hicks’ night began with a surprise: a ride in a fire truck. “That was really fun,” Jessica said with a smile. “I’ve never ridden in…
Read MoreShare the Feast to receive state award
In 1991, Waterloo Lions Club members Lynn Bersche and Don Schmitt learned there would not be a Meals on Wheels program for local residents on Thanksgiving. They could not stomach…
Read MoreStructural issues may slow Annex remodel
What started as a special meeting Tuesday morning to ask building occupants what remodeling work is required at the Monroe County Annex added a new focus quickly, as a discussion…
Read MoreHigh yields, flat prices for local corn harvest
From the seats of near-half-million dollar combines, this year’s corn crop in Monroe County looks extremely good. Once it arrives on the market, however, there’s a different story. Yields are…
Read MoreIn wake of disasters, their job is to help
A Monroe County couple is using their retirement to aid in disaster relief through the American Red Cross. Terry and Justine Liefer of rural Red Bud made a career in…
Read MoreSongs4Soldiers benefit concert is Oct. 5-6
Popular country music acts Granger Smith and Diamond Rio are co-headlining the sixth annual Songs4Soldiers benefit concert, which takes place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5-6 at Bolm-Schuhkraft Park in Columbia.…
Read MoreBull riding legend makes dream come true
The Waterloo Optimist Club’s annual Blue Army Bull Bash on Sept. 15 was especially momentous for one 8-year-old Missouri boy. Aiden, who lives in Niangua, Mo., with his mother and…
Read MoreQueen of Hearts winner to spend jackpot wisely
Waterloo resident Julie Washausen won the Queen of Hearts raffle last Tuesday at Stubborn German Brewing Company, winning $92,390 on the 45th week of the drawing. Washausen said it…
Read MoreA patriot remembered
The name and story of one of Monroe County’s founding fathers won’t be lost to history as so many others are, thanks to the efforts of the local Daughters of…
Read MoreRising trend of e-cig use causes concern
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced last Wednesday actions it described as “historic” related to the sale and marketing of electronic cigarettes to minors, and local stakeholders mostly expressed…
Read MoreNew book documents historic trail
Retired Columbia High School Principal Dennis Patton has released his new book titled “The Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail.” The book, which is now available, is the culmination of seven years of writing. …
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