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An extra boost to strengthen Lydia
Lydia Boyer, 7, quickly stole the heart of ATI physical therapist Sam Kruse when she began working with the local cancer warrior at the Waterloo facility. “She likes to giggle…
Read MoreFarmer uses CPR to revive worker
A longtime local farmer came to the aid of his farmhand during a scary incident involving machinery in a field west of Red Bud during the morning of April 12.…
Read MoreYou can see this Waterloo man on TV
Corey Thouviner, the Waterloo man who appeared in a recent episode of the hit AMC TV series “The Walking Dead,” initially had no plans to turn his passion for film…
Read MoreLocal Clydesdale first to be sold at Mecum auction
His four white legs, beautiful black mane and tail, and bright bay color put him “right up there, quality-wise” with some of the record-breaking Clydesdales Jim Poole of JFP Equine…
Read MoreCommunity called to ‘start by believing’
It doesn’t heal the permanent scars borne of unbearable emotional trauma. It doesn’t erase the vivid, horrible memories countless sexual assault victims relive day after day. But to start by…
Read MoreLocal guitarist dies in home accident
A local man known for playing guitar in rock bands such as Dazed n Confused STL died in an accident inside his home over the weekend. Stephen A. Jaycox, 32,…
Read MoreMain Street Abbey development progressing
Excitement abounds at the Main Street Abbey development, which involves significant renovations to the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish property in downtown Columbia. Developer Gregg Crawford has put years of…
Read MoreStudents enjoy sights and sounds of Broadway
A total of 17 local students were given the opportunity of a lifetime when they traveled in March to New York City for a Broadway student summit. Initiated by the…
Read MoreKidney transplant recipient thankful for support
Mike Goodsell’s battle with kidney failure leading up to his transplant was unlike any other. Diagnosed several years ago with a hereditary condition known as Polycystic Kidney Disease, the Waterloo…
Read MoreStumpf’s legacy aids seniors
After three decades of providing healthy meals and a place for senior citizens to occupy their time, Columbia senior center director Pat Stumpf knew it was time to retire. But…
Read MoreGibault grad finds success in acting
Gibault Catholic High School alumna Hannah (Lundy) Connell may not have the level of fame that Michael Weatherly or Ellie Kemper are enjoying. But the 25-year-old Bloomfield, N.J., actor has…
Read MoreHSS clients have a ball at The Falls
Human Support Services clients were glowing on March 8, and it wasn’t just because of their elegant dresses and fancy jewelry. They also emulated excitement and cheerfulness as the night…
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