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Found pet in Fults – chow mix
–Found dog alert– “This stray dog that showed up at our farm in Fults near MM and G Road on Saturday Apr 5th. He’s a sweet guy, clean and in…
Read MoreGibault grad a rising sports radio talent
To residents of Monroe County, Adam Young may be known for a few different things. Some might know him as a Gibault graduate or a fellow classmate at Southern Illinois…
Read MoreCommunity comes together to help Aiden
It’s been said that it takes a village to raise a child. In the case of a young Columbia boy, that’s definitely the truth. Six-year-old Aiden Howard-Maul of Columbia was…
Read MoreBeacon nearly ready to shine its light on Waterloo
While there’s still some work to do, First Baptist Church of Waterloo officials proudly provided tours of its new Beacon multi-purpose ministry complex Thursday during a “project in progress” luncheon.…
Read MoreMASC set to present its 70th play
Walking into the Capitol Theatre on Main Street in downtown Waterloo, the stage might not look like much. But with a few chairs, tables and ladders, that stage is already…
Read MoreTuesday morning fire heavily damages Columbia home
Fortunately, Columbia resident Allan Middendorf had fallen asleep on his couch Monday night rather than making it to bed. “He said he worked pretty crazy hours,” Columbia Fire Chief Mike…
Read MoreLocal country artist hopes to record in Nashville
A local woman wants to take country music back to its roots, and is hoping to do so in Nashville, Tenn., with the help of a Kickstarter project and local…
Read MoreLocal dog and handler hitting national stage
A local dog and handler will be making their way to Georgia at the beginning of April to compete in a Purina challenge as a part of a St. Louis…
Read MoreWaterloo wins regional beautification award
Waterloo was honored by a regional group for its recent efforts to enhance the community’s natural resources. Every year, Heartlands Conservancy presents the Sea of Verdure Award. The term “Sea…
Read MoreWomen return from recent cruise to Antarctica
Two Waterloo women traveled thousands of miles to see the sights of a continent often forgotten: Antarctica. Betty Wightman and Judy Tomlinson are a pair of travel enthusiasts who have…
Read MoreA family reunion of sorts at Garden Place
In a tidy, well-decorated room at Garden Place Senior Living in Waterloo, 93-year-old Cathy Harberding waited by the phone. She waited not for family members to visit, but instead anticipated…
Read MoreMounds study has strong local connection
Most everyone in this region is familiar with Cahokia Mounds, but did you know Native American burial grounds extend in all directions of the region from there, including south into…
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