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Columbia quilters honored for donations, continued work
Over the years, the quilters of the First Baptist Church in Columbia have put countless hours into thousands of quilts. The quilt ministry began in early 2003, when a group…
Read MoreLocal churches raise money for Philippines
The Waterloo community came together Friday to raise money for a country more than 8,000 miles away. In light of the recent typhoon in the Philippines — which resulted in…
Read MoreSt. Paul UCC youth travel to Ecuador
This summer, while many people vacationed or hung out by the pool, a group of local high school students worked to make lives better in Ecuador for 10 days in…
Read MoreVivid memories of JFK assassination
It was a moment that changed history. Fifty years ago this week, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. On Nov. 22, 1963, at 12:30 p.m., the president…
Read MoreI-255 road work on bridge this weekend
The Missouri Department of Transportation said it will close two of three lanes on eastbound I-255 on the Jefferson Barracks Bridge this weekend as crews perform preventative maintenance. The work…
Read MoreAn ‘outpouring of love’ for woman battling cancer
J.Fire’s Market Bistro enjoyed one of its busiest nights last Wednesday, as many from the community dined on crab and shrimp and placed bids on silent auction items to benefit…
Read MoreWaterloo comes together for coach’s husband
It was a year ago this month that the Hensiek family of Waterloo found out Jim had cancer. Jim’s wife, Amber Hensiek, who is also a seventh grade math teacher…
Read MoreGibault student has Hope For Tomorrow on his side
Gibault Catholic High School has been affected firsthand by cancer this year, but the students and Gibault community have pitched in to make sure their own are cared for. Matthew…
Read MoreHow are you gearing up for the World Series?
Monroe County has a rich baseball history and hails some of the Metro East’s most die-hard baseball fans — many of whom are proud to root for the St. Louis…
Read MoreMaeystown Oktoberfest rings in autumn
Maeystown hosted its annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 13 featuring a variety of vendors, activities and food options.
Read MoreGolf tournament turns dreams into reality
Just a few weekends ago, a young sports fanatic’s dream came true. Zach Dailey, a senior at Columbia High School, has always dreamed about going to an Ohio State University…
Read MoreLandon’s big day: A birthday party to remember
Sometimes, just knowing you are not alone can provide that extra bit of strength to push through whatever struggle lies ahead. That’s why a young boy’s birthday party held Saturday…
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