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Family has made holidays bright for more than 50 years
A long-standing holiday tradition is all a-glow again this Christmas season just outside of Waterloo. The Poetker family started decorating for Christmas outside its farm on Gilmore Lake Road northeast…
Read MoreWFD announces Memorial Bell Plaza project
The Waterloo Fire Department kicked off a campaign last week to raise funds to build a permanent outdoor display for its 100-year-old bell. The planned WFD Memorial Bell Plaza will…
Read MoreWaterloo Santa Float set to ride Dec. 17-24
The Waterloo German Band’s popular Santa Float will again spread holiday cheer to all who are near Dec. 17-24. This project is made possible by donations from local businesses and…
Read MoreStudents hear of heroin dangers
In an effort to squelch bad habits before they start, Monroe County Coroner Vicki Koerber organized a drug forum at Gibault Catholic High School last Tuesday. It was the first…
Read MoreColumbia woman reflects on JB Bridge opening
One of the most significant events to impact the region occurred 70 years ago Tuesday. The Jefferson Barracks Bridge, connecting St. Louis County with Monroe County, officially opened to traffic…
Read MoreFlu season may be longer and more severe this year
Cold weather is upon us, and with it, flu season. Vaccinate Illinois Week (Dec. 7-13) coincides with National Influenza Vaccination Week, a national observance established to highlight the importance of…
Read MoreShare the Feast has most successful year yet
For the past several years now, the Waterloo Lions Club has spread holiday cheer by hosting a “Share the Feast” bevent every Thanksgiving. This event helps provide meals to those…
Read MoreCoalition tackles root causes of teen drinking
After assessing and finalizing a problem statement, the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities began analyzing root causes for the problem during its Monday meeting. The problem statement,which is based…
Read MoreSongs4Soldiers makes holiday bright for veteran
Around the holiday season, kitchens are where families gather, cook and share countless memories. But if a kitchen isn’t a good space to gather, a home can seem incomplete. Songs4Soldiers,…
Read MoreCecena remembered as part of Rose Bowl float
A local girl who lost her life in a 2012 car crash will be remembered in an incredibly unique and prominent way this holiday season. The name Abby Cecena is…
Read MoreEnd of an era as Kelley retires as sheriff
This is Monroe County Sheriff Dan Kelley’s final week on the job as he retires Nov. 30 after 32 years in office. Neal Rohlfing will become the county’s new sheriff…
Read MoreFound black lab dog in Waterloo
From Columbia Animal Hospital This handsome man showed up at a horse farm on Ahne Rd in Waterloo on Saturday morning. He is a very friendly dog, but he has…
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