Community
Nice ring to America 250
Residents of Monroe County joined countless other Americans throughout the country Thursday as they marked the start of not only the new year but also the nation’s 250th anniversary. Events…
Read MoreWater leak relief in Waterloo
In a good faith gesture, the City of Waterloo announced Monday night that some homeowners will be reimbursed for repairs made following certain types of water leaks that occurred throughout…
Read More2025 Year in Review
January The City of Waterloo announced the opening of its new water treatment facility in late December. The new city service was described as a comprehensive infrastructure project that also…
Read MoreWeilbacher retires from KRPD
The Kaskaskia Regional Port District has changed a great deal in the past 15 years, increasing tonnage and traffic drastically and cementing itself as both a core part of the…
Read MoreHawks alumni spread holiday cheer
A group of graduates from Gibault Catholic High School recently banded together to share their vocal talents with the community, enjoying memories from school and celebrating the season. Composed of…
Read MoreCamp Wartburg director bids adieu
Camp Wartburg is a beloved fixture in rural Monroe County, having served as a place for faith, fun and countless other purposes for thousands of area youth over the years.…
Read MoreWinter work at Waterloo parks
With minimal activity during the offseason, the Waterloo Park District Board met briefly earlier this month, mainly approving a number of annexations to the park district and addressing some billing…
Read More‘Ringing of the bells’ for America 250
Monroe County communities will unite at noon on New Year’s Day to kick off a nationwide America 250 celebration with a ceremonial “Ringing of the Bells.” This event marks the…
Read MoreDelbert delivered for Monroe County
Monroe County lost a towering figure late last week with the passing of Delbert Wittenauer, a farmer, statesman and conservationist who constantly demonstrated the best of what a rural community…
Read MoreCounty to celebrate America 250
Holiday bells will soon be ringing in Monroe County and throughout the country, but these sounds will have nothing to do with Christmas. On Jan. 1, Monroe County and its…
Read MoreManning still serving
While Veterans Day was celebrated more than a month ago and National Veterans and Military Families Month concluded with the end of November, Monroe County likes to recognize its veterans…
Read MoreNational honor for plane crash heroes
Two St. Louisans will receive national recognition for their heroic efforts to save the pilot of a burning plane that crashed last year in a Columbia field. Clayton E. Poindexter…
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