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Red 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…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair set to begin this Sunday
When the 67th Monroe County Fair opens its gates this Sunday, it will offer eight days of opportunities for young and old alike to learn more about the agricultural roots…
Read MoreFormer missile site near Hecker sells for $227,000
It took about 30 minutes for Ron Mertens of Smithton to lock down the former Nike Missile Site east of Hecker with a high bid of $227,000. The 14-acre property was auctioned…
Read MoreTour guides needed for sports exhibit
Volunteers are needed to serve as guides for the six-week “Hometown Teams” Smithsonian sports history exhibit from July 26 to Sept. 7 at the Monroe County History Museum. Training will…
Read MoreWaterloo Marine recognized for duties, efforts
A young Marine from Waterloo has just completed summer reservist duty in Virginia and has already done great things for his country and been recognized for it. Sheldon Hoefft, a…
Read MoreLike and Share Throwback Thursday Contest
Check out our new “Like and Share Throwback Thursday” contest! Just for liking and sharing the vintage throwback Thursday photo we post on our Facebook page, you will automatically be…
Read MoreLenhardt’s legacy lives on in Waterloo
The life of respected community figure Dennis “Dix” Lenhardt was remembered in two positive ways during Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo City Council. Lenhardt, 70, passed away June 12 following…
Read MoreHometown Teams sports exhibit opens July 26
The traveling Smithsonian sports history exhibit “Hometown Teams” and local companion piece “From Fields to Dreams” is set for a grand opening in just a few short weeks on Saturday,…
Read MoreChance for severe weather tonight
According to the National Weather Service, there’s a slight possibility for strong to severe thunderstorms tonight into the early morning hours for the STL metro area, including Monroe County. No…
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