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Waterloo 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…
Read MoreMissing tombstone returned to Miles Cemetery
Though August Loewe died 120 years ago, his long lost tombstone just recently settled back into its final resting place at Eagle Cliff-Miles Cemetery in Monroe County. A couple from…
Read MorePeace walk for domestic violence prevention
Purple glow sticks and purple and white balloons guided the way around 225 members of the community processed from Columbia High School to the middle school in a “walk for…
Read MoreWaterloo family hosting Russian exchange student
Sasha Kronidova traveled nearly 6,000 miles to come to Waterloo for the year. The 16-year-old from Krasnodar, Russia, competed with hundreds of other teens to get the opportunity to make…
Read MoreFuture road a result of positive community action
When the Illinois Department of Transportation released initial plans for Route 3 improvements in Waterloo a few years ago, Sheila Kimlinger and residents of the Vandebrook and Stonefield subdivisions banded…
Read MoreMetzger keeps city connected to its past
Though 82-year-old Charlie Metzger has been an alderman in Waterloo for 38 years, he plans to finish his current term and complete 40 years in the position. He has seen…
Read MoreFamily has student in each Waterloo school
One Waterloo family is experiencing the rarest of rare situations this school year. Parents Mark and Lindsay Springer have children attending five different schools within the Waterloo School District. Their…
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