Community
End of an era for Dehne Bus Services
Nearly half a century of service to their community came to an end Tuesday, when past and current employees of Dehne Bus Services gathered one last time at the company’s…
Read MoreMemorial Day events across the area
Memorial Day is an opportunity for Monroe County communities and surrounding areas to remember and honor those who died while fighting for this country. Here is a round-up of Memorial…
Read MoreCommunity support comes full circle at Waterloo’s newest park
The dedication of Waterloo’s newest park on Saturday not only highlighted a community effort to bring new recreation to Waterloo; it also signified one family’s giving back to those who…
Read MoreColumbia police dog dies of natural causes
With heavy hearts, the Columbia Police Department on Monday announced the death of its first police dog, Cezar. Cezar, 9, began working with the department in April 2005, and was…
Read MoreUkranian girl blossoms in Columbia
The trip from her native Ukraine to Columbia is more than 5,500 miles. But getting Victoria Kern to where she is today — in a safe, stable home with a…
Read MoreGerman visitors enjoying a comfortable stay in Columbia
When the visitors from Columbia’s Sister City of Gedern, Germany, come to visit, it’s less like going on a holiday and more like visiting a big, fun-loving family. “The people…
Read MoreWWII veteran finally receives war medals
It only took about 68 years, but World War II veteran Jerome Schneider of Waterloo received his proper commendations during a Friday ceremony at Waterloo City Hall. U.S. Congressman Bill…
Read MoreWaterloo native shares incredible weight loss story on national TV
Those watching NBC’s Today Show on Monday morning may not have recognized the former Waterloo resident they knew from years ago, but he is looking and feeling better than ever…
Read MoreColumbia girl shows early passion for helpful causes
When 7-year-old Evy Moore decided she wanted to save the elephants, her parents, Janelle and Jeremy, weren’t all that surprised. Evy is a little girl with a big heart. She…
Read MoreSirens a topic of debate in Columbia
Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting was standing room only as members of the community showed up in force to make their voices heard on issues of changing the emergency…
Read MoreMonroe County makes young cancer patient’s cowboy dream come true
Five-year-old Kansas City cancer patient Joe-Joe Charles is battling neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer. On Thursday, Monroe County banded together as a community to partner with the Make-A-Wish Foundation in making…
Read MoreMan turns cancer fight into positive new purpose
Music is a powerful thing. It makes you feel. It is therapeutic. For Bob Berry, 52, of Waterloo, there has been an intense passion for music since he started playing…
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