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Oak Hill resident celebrates 102nd birthday
A resident of Oak Hill celebrated her 102nd birthday Monday at the senior living facility in Waterloo, complete with live music, friends and family. Mary Gibson is originally from a…
Read MoreSaturday tornadoes hit southern part of county
The National Weather Service reported Sunday that two brief tornadoes touched down in southern Monroe County at about 5:30 p.m. Saturday, resulting in minor damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.…
Read MoreFound Dog in Columbia
This old fellow was found late on June 6th, on Main St in Columbia, near Tiny’s. He’s about 35 lbs, has been neutered, and seems to have some balance difficulties. …
Read MoreNaber having a royal experience in the U.K.
A Waterloo native has been making a name for himself internationally since he graduated from Waterloo High School in 2007. Jonathan Naber founded Illini Prosthetic Technologies, a nonprofit organization with…
Read MoreUpcoming Monroe County Events
If you’re looking for fun, local family events, look no further! We have a list of upcoming festivals and picnics in and around Monroe County. Bookmark this list and share…
Read MoreSquirrels source of recent power outages
Squirrels were the cause of multiple brief power outages in Waterloo over recent days, it was learned during the city council meeting on Monday night. Tim Birk, Waterloo’s director of…
Read MoreWaterloo Garden Club formed to beautify city
In an effort to beautify Waterloo for the summer and years to come, an official Waterloo Garden Club has been formed. Steve Notheisen, a Waterloo alderman and club member, said…
Read MoreIndian visitors bring worldly insight to Waterloo
For the past three years, students at Waterloo Junior High School have been corresponding with students at the Bethany School in India. Last week, they had the opportunity to meet…
Read MoreAftershock calling it quits after 10 years
After 10 years as one of Monroe County’s most beloved cover bands, Aftershock is calling it quits. Not just yet, though. The group plans to finish out 2014 and play…
Read MoreRain doesn’t dampen patriotic spirit on Memorial Day
Despite pop-up rain showers that cut short some of the festivities in Hecker and Waterloo, Monday’s Memorial Day observances provided great opportunities for Monroe Countians to remember those who died…
Read MoreCircus comes to Waterloo June 2
The 48th annual Ainad Shriners Circus returns to the Monroe County Fairgrounds on Monday, June 2, starting at 7:30 p.m. This year’s event will feature David “The Bullet” Smith Jr.,…
Read MoreSongs4Soldiers hosting ‘Night at the Ballpark’
This year, Songs4Soldiers is taking it up a notch. In addition to its September concert, the Songs4Soldiers team has added an event at Busch Stadium to raise more money for…
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