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Cassens returns from two years in Peace Corps
After two years in Paraguay with the Peace Corps, Tim Cassens has returned home to Columbia. Columbia could hardly be called home, however, since Cassens has been traveling nearly nonstop…
Read MoreSongs4Soldiers honors its fourth veteran
Songs4Soldiers has honored its fourth veteran, Kevin Crook of Columbia. Crook deployed to Iraq in March 2005 as a pilot. In May 2006, he was involved in a helicopter crash…
Read MoreSmithsonian sports history exhibit opens in grand fashion
The history of sports runs deep in Monroe County, complete with high school rivalries, long-standing traditions and athletes who have played at the professional level. On Saturday, the culmination of…
Read MoreSurprise homecoming for local Air Force veteran
We’ve all seen the TV commercials showing military veterans returning home to be greeted by huge crowds, flags, fire trucks and horses. Well, these celebrations really happen. And one such…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair enjoys continued success
The 67th annual Monroe County Fair is in the books, and another year of family and farm fun was enjoyed by all. “It was a very successful fair. We had…
Read MoreRevolutionary War veteran honored at Waterloo cemetery
Although he remains buried on his rural Maeystown farm, a plaque honoring the service of Revolutionary War soldier James McRoberts was dedicated in his memory Saturday afternoon at Moore Cemetery…
Read MoreColumbia business development proposed
During a July 14 committee meeting of the Columbia City Council, Columbia developer Joe Koppeis of Admiral Parkway, Inc. presented early plans for a proposed $50 million office, medical and…
Read MoreAltadonna crowned fair queen; Halleran is Little Miss
Erin Halleran, daughter of Amy and Jim Halleran of Red Bud, was crowned Little Miss. And to cap off the night, Jessica Altadonna, daughter of Kelle Altadonna of Waterloo, was…
Read MoreRed Bud Regional Hospital honored for blood drive efforts
The mission of American Red Cross Biomedical Services is to provide Americans with the safest, most reliable, most cost-effective blood possible through voluntary donations. The Missouri-Illinois Blood Services Region of…
Read MoreLost dog in Fults
From Columbia Animal Hospital: Please be on the look out for Cletus. He went missing on Sunday evening, July 20th in the area of 3245 Maeystown Rd, Fults, IL. He…
Read More‘Every day a birthday’ for 100-year-old
Next week, a longtime Waterloo resident will celebrate her 100th birthday. Lena Woodcock, who turns 100 on July 24, has seen a lot in that time. Since 1914, the United…
Read MoreMurals a step to beautifying downtown Waterloo
Fueled by enthusiasm over beautifying downtown Waterloo, Mayor Tom Smith has put in motion a new effort: murals on the sides of buildings. The first one, started on the side…
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