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Youth mental health concerns
With a recent round of grants from the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services and the country still dealing with effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health remains a…
Read MoreWeekend road work in South County
Drivers who plan to use I-270/I-255 near I-55 in South St. Louis County this weekend will want to consider alternate routes or allow extra time, as the Missouri Department of…
Read MoreIllinois Caverns now open
Illinois Caverns is open again for the season. Located at 4369 G Road near Burksville, Illinois Caverns contains an array of cave formations including stalactites, stalagmites, rimstone dams, flowstone and…
Read MoreSplash pad stagnant, for now
Following news that the Waterloo Park District would have another year to put the project together, a reassessment of the splash pad at William Zimmer Park off Rogers Street has…
Read MoreA stormy reception in Hecker
While Saturday’s tornadoes will prove infamous for many years among those in Monroe County who sustained damage, one newlywed couple will surely recall it somewhat fondly for giving them a…
Read MoreMaryBeth taking her bow
With dozens of plays and musicals under her belt, a much beloved face in Monroe County theatre is stepping away from her work for local schools after 15 years of…
Read MoreHSS celebrates 50 years
Human Support Services is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, with a recent 1970s-themed trivia night celebrating the agency’s history and an upcoming Shine Your Light Gala set to highlight…
Read MoreMade in the USA: Veteran pursues flag-making passion
A Waterloo veteran has spent the past year crafting American flags, placing a special focus on quality, domestic craftwork and giving back to his fellow vets. Originally from Prairie du…
Read MoreRespect for local Vietnam vets
The Waterloo community and local government officials recognized Vietnam Veterans Day during a ceremony last Wednesday morning at the Lakeview Park Veterans Memorial. The Vietnam War began in 1954 following…
Read MoreMore changes for Route 3
Two safety improvements have been announced for Route 3 in Monroe County north of Waterloo. One will be completed in the coming months. The other will take a few years.…
Read MoreRoad work around the county
With the threat of cold spells and winter weather nearing an end, construction crews are already out and about around the county beginning on seasonal road work projects. The biggest…
Read MoreChester Bridge project moves ahead
The Chester Bridge connecting Missouri and Illinois will be replaced, and the Missouri Department of Transportation recently announced the team in charge of the project. Ames Team was named as…
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