Community
Fallen police officers’ legacies live on
“Fifty two years ago, my grandfather, Sgt. Alfred Descher of the Columbia Police Department, was killed in the line of duty. Until now, his sacrifice was never formally honored.” Those…
Read MoreFarmers feeling optimistic about this year’s crops
There are a large number of “optimists” in action across Monroe County and adjacent areas. We’re not talking about members of the civic organization that promotes youth and community development. …
Read MoreFurry friends warm hearts of Oak Hill residents
Pam Woodward, a restorative nurse and physical therapist at the Oak Hill senor care facility in Waterloo, watched as the place turned into a zoo last Wednesday. “Residents love animals…
Read MoreMemorial Day message: Freedom isn’t free
While speakers and guests at Memorial Day services around the county came from each branch of the Armed Forces and fought in every war from World War II to Operation…
Read MoreMemorial Day Services Around the County
Memorial Day services will be held in Waterloo, Columbia, Hecker, Valmeyer and Dupo. The Waterloo VFW and Waterloo American Legion are hosting a Memorial Day program on the Monroe County…
Read MorePrairie du Rocher levee facing financial pressures
The levee that protects Prairie du Rocher has been the focus of millions of dollars of work in recent years to ensure the community’s safety. But now, as much of…
Read MoreNew soccer complex planned at Gibault
A high school steeped in soccer success unveiled plans this week to build a new turf soccer complex on its Waterloo campus. The Gibault Catholic High School boys and girls…
Read MoreFundraiser combines patriotism, school pride
Ice cream sales, a pizza night, car washes — the Waterloo Band Parents Organization won’t stop until they exhaust every fundraising opportunity available to support the high school band. Their…
Read MoreCounty talks economic development
The Monroe County Board discussed a broad range of subjects during its regular Monday session at the Monroe County Courthouse. The board took up a proposed new Monroe County Economic…
Read MoreLocal Clydesdale torches the competition
Meet Robyncroft Fusilier Torch (“Torch”): an intelligent, fun-loving, personable Clydesdale horse weighing almost a ton and displaying beautiful colors and perfect markings. His steady diet of oats, flaxseed, rice bran,…
Read MoreCounty begins to take shape entering 20th Century
This is the next monthly installment of our series looking into the 200-year history ofMonroe County in honor of its Bicentennial. This article examines the years 1880-1900. The two decades…
Read MoreNew brewery captures essence of German culture
What’s the German word for “stubborn?” — No, it’s not “Rahn.” When Monroe County first became a settlement in 1816, plenty of “hartnäckige” Germans made their nesting in the now…
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