Community
Work progressing on new animal shelter
In March, Helping Strays Humane Society of Monroe County broke ground on its new facility off Hanover Road. The project remains on track to be completed by Feb. 14, 2016.…
Read MoreWaterloo man grows gobs of gourds
Jon Eller just can’t hide his long-standing affection for growing gourds, as evidenced by the 30 or so seen hanging from a wooden fence outside his home on South Library…
Read MoreDrug forum delivers powerful message
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities hosted a forum titled “Addressing Escalating Drug Abuse in Monroe County” at Hope Christian Church on Oct. 1. “I was very happy with…
Read MoreDrug abuse forum is Oct. 1
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug Free Communities is hosting its second annual forum titled “Addressing Escalating Drug Abuse in Monroe County,” Oct. 1, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at…
Read MoreWaterloo woman attends parade for Pope in D.C.
A Waterloo woman was fortunate to stand just a short distance from Pope Francis during his first visit last week to Washington, D.C. After meeting with President Obama at the…
Read MoreOptimist bull ride another amazing success
A record-setting crowd poured into the Monroe County Fairgrounds on Saturday night to enjoy the fifth annual Waterloo Optimist Club CBR Blue Army Bull Bash. The event is named after…
Read MoreCounty corn harvest is ‘very variable’
Combines are on the move again throughout Monroe County as farmers harvest this year’s corn crop. Farming is not a guaranteed path to wealth. Each year, there are more variables…
Read MoreDiabetes fails to slow down Waterloo triathlete
Competing in a triathlon isn’t for the faint of heart. They are grueling, miles-long races that combine three major cardiovascular activities: swimming, biking and running. The most famous triathlons are…
Read MoreWHS Legacy Society selects distinguished honorees
The Waterloo High School Legacy Society will honor five five distinguished graduates on the Legacy Wall with an open house and reception to take place Thursday, Oct. 8, from 6:30…
Read MoreAnnual LKSI barge trip a success
The 14th annual Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholders barge trip on their namesake river was a huge success despite threatening weather that cleared the area only an hour before the event began.…
Read MoreCar wash owner continues fundraiser for wounded vets
Paying for a car wash will do more than just clean a car this Saturday. Sure Shine Auto Wash, 702 N. Market Street in Waterloo, will be holding its second…
Read MoreSenior Police Academy educates on many topics
Most people who have email have probably received a message from a “Nigerian prince” in need of money. Most people disregard this email as spam — probably the most famous…
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