Community
Cecena 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…
Read MoreWaterloo honors veterans with patriotic ceremony
More than 200 veterans, family members, public officials and citizens gathered in a Waterloo High School auditorium decorated in red, white and blue last Tuesday evening to observe Veterans Day.…
Read MoreNew group promotes healthy habits for moms
A local chapter to a group that has been garnering attention worldwide has been formed to help promote healthy habits for mothers. Jamie Matthews heard about the No Excuse Mom…
Read MoreFire destroys rural Waterloo home
A rural Waterloo home was completely consumed by flames late Thursday morning. “A total loss,” Waterloo Fire Chief Mark Yeager said. “One hundred percent gone.” The Waterloo Fire Department responded…
Read MoreWaterloo Girl Scout travels the world
Waterloo Girl Scout Katie Albert spent her summer touring New Zealand, Australia and Fiji through a trip hosted by Girl Scouts of the USA. This was her fourth such experience.…
Read MoreEggemeyer tells of WWII experiences
More than 13 million Americans put on military uniforms and fought the global war that was World War II. Those who gave up portions of their lives to stop tyranny…
Read MoreWaterloo community pays tribute to local veterans
By Alan Dooley More than 200 veterans, family members, local officials and citizens gathered in the beautifully decorated Waterloo High School auditorium Tuesday evening to observe Veterans Day and to…
Read MoreFarmer, police help missing man return home
Local police officers were able to assist an 82-year-old Belleville man who was reported missing on Tuesday. The man’s granddaughter, Tammy Moore, of Fairview Heights, said her grandfather went to a…
Read MoreHandicap accessible fishing pier opens at Lakeview Park
What was just a mere hope and dream last summer has turned into a reality for a local 18-year-old with cerebral palsy. Chris Douglas of Waterloo is confined to a…
Read MoreColumbia celebrates common bond of all veterans
Veterans of all ages were honored in a service Tuesday afternoon at the Columbia American Legion in honor of Veterans Day. The ceremony included a lieutenant general guest speaker and…
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