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Operation Snowball gets rolling
Emphasizing the importance of student leadership, the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities met earlier this month to talk about Operation Snowball and some of the progress currently being made…
Read MoreObernagel honored at McKendree
McKendree University in Lebanon honored several of its accomplished alumni during an awards ceremony Oct. 11 at the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on campus. Chosen by the alumni board,…
Read MoreHow are there fish here?
By JOSHUA D. HOLBROOK Clemson University You walk through the woods, seeing a distinctive clearing up ahead, only to find yourself taking in the view of a woodland pond. Perhaps…
Read MoreEsports offers tools to build
A local esports athlete with a passion for broader IT work recently participated in a national event through Special Olympics, highlighting the importance of accessibility and inclusion in video games.…
Read MoreDrug coalition gets new leadership
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities acquired new leadership over the past few months with a pair of directors who are both interested in building the coalition’s place in…
Read MoreHistory of Monroe County 4-H celebrated
Current and past Monroe County 4-H members gathered Sept. 26 at the Monroe County History Museum in Waterloo and reminisced about their experiences in 4-H, including the different types of…
Read MoreGermany visit a true jubiläumsfest
In two years, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday. Last month, a group of Monroe County residents visited a village in Germany which boasts five times…
Read MoreMarcella’s many memories
For one local woman, a simple, comfortable life on the farm has also been remarkably long. While at least two area residents have celebrated their centennials this past year, Marcella…
Read MoreSasha on the hunt
With the start of fall, deer hunting season is right around the corner, and local hunters who have previously run into trouble tracking their prize after a well-placed shot can…
Read MorePromoting peace in Waterloo
Waterloo residents gathered Sept. 14 for the dedication of a Peace Pole at Lakeview Park, joining thousands of communities around the world who have also planted this symbol of unity…
Read MoreA warm welcome back
A local veteran who served right at the end of the Vietnam War era was recently honored alongside fellow veterans from around the state through a Land of Lincoln Honor…
Read MoreCol. Morrison’s 200th
Most Waterloo residents are no doubt familiar with Col. William R. Morrison given his legacy as half of the local library’s namesake. With Morrison-Talbott Library having celebrated his 200th birthday…
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