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Hecker Community Center to celebrate 50 years
People from miles around know the names “Hecker Community Center” and the “Hecker Dome” as a place for dancing and fun memories, and its been that way for quite some…
Read MoreOld church finds new life as wedding venue
For years, the Salem-Baum Church on Old Baum Church Road sat empty, falling slowly into ruin. Now, however, it’s being used again as a site for wedding ceremonies. The stone…
Read MoreGibault grad lands job with blockbuster film
Rachael Gilpin knew she wanted to work in the film industry, but never imagined she’d end up being a part of the top movie at the box office. Gilpin landed…
Read MoreLifechurch offering free leaf pick-up
As a free community service, Lifechurch is offering to pick up pre-bagged leaves within Waterloo city limits on Oct. 25 and Nov. 22 free of charge. Call Waterloo City Hall…
Read MorePeace Walk highlights domestic violence awareness
Joined by public officials and members of the community, the Violence Prevention Center of Southwestern Illinois recognized Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a Peace Walk in Hecker on Thursday night.…
Read MoreColorful barge contributes to cancer fight
By ALAN DOOLEY What color are barges on the Mississippi River? Most are grey. A few are red. A few are green, and others are blue. But one is pink.…
Read MoreDrug-Free Coalition to review survey results
After being established for nearly a year, the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities took time during the October meeting to revisit common goals and missions. They addressed potential police…
Read MoreWaterloo woman helps sex trafficking victims
When people hear the phrase “sex trafficking,” the St. Louis area probably isn’t the first location to come to mind. It certainly wasn’t for Waterloo resident Dedee Lhamon, who saw…
Read MoreLocal pastor looks back on time in the Ukraine
The Ukraine has been on the world’s radar as a conflict-torn country for nearly a year and shows no signs of slowing down. Last fall, the Ukrainian government decided not…
Read MoreMarketicity founder dies of brain tumor
Just days after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, Marketicity founder and president Scott Rodemich of Columbia died Monday of complications from a brain biopsy. He was 47. On Thursday,…
Read MorePersimmon test predicts brutal winter
This coming winter looks to be colder than average with above average snowfall, according to local persimmon seeds. A native Ozarks fruit tree, folklore has it that the shape of…
Read MoreMcAuliffe Chiropractic celebrating 50 years
This week, McAuliffe Chiropractic in Columbia is celebrating 50 years, a milestone Dr. Kathy McAuliffe says is “remarkable.” “The heart and soul of this is being passionate about what you…
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