Community
Support sought for Waterloo Santa Float
The Santa Float is once again set to make its rounds through Waterloo this upcoming Christmas season. With the City of Waterloo, Sister Cities of PortaLoo and Waterloo Chamber of…
Read MoreMonroe County loves its veterans
Waterloo and Columbia each hosted Veterans Day ceremonies this past weekend, with city officials and residents coming out to recognize the sacrifice of all those who have served in the…
Read MoreHistoric house in harm’s way
With a recent sign dedication at Fort Piggott off Bluff Road near Columbia now past, the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail Coalition has turned some of its attention toward another local historical landmark…
Read MoreFirst aid for the mind
Human Support Services will soon be conducting several mental health first aid training sessions, part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to improve mental health awareness and care in the community.…
Read MoreSkate park hours debated
Most notable among the items discussed at last week’s Waterloo Park District board meeting were changes at the Waterloo Optimist Skate Park – though the board also touched on progress…
Read MoreVet turns 100 on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is this Saturday, and much of Monroe County will be recognizing the achievements and history of American veterans in one way or another. One local veteran will be…
Read MoreWard leaves ‘The Voice’
A local singer has made waves over the last few weeks as the community tuned in each week to watch his performances on NBC’s “The Voice.” Unfortunately, Eli Ward’s time…
Read MoreFederal appeals court upholds Illinois’ assault weapons ban
In a 2-1 ruling on Friday, a federal appeals court declined to block enforcement of Illinois’ assault weapon ban as well as similar local ordinances, saying the rights guaranteed under…
Read MorePreserving Piggott’s Fort
Last week, local residents and those interested in Monroe County’s heritage attended to the dedication of a sign at the site of Fort Piggott along Bluff Road across from Sackman…
Read MoreHistoric home for sale
The historic Miller-Fiege Home at 140 S. Main Street in Columbia has seen better days, but city officials are hopeful an interested party can help give it a new life.…
Read MoreMillstadt woman dies following crash
A Millstadt woman involved in a three-vehicle crash two weeks ago has succumbed to her injuries. Emergency personnel responded about 12:45 p.m. Oct. 18 to a three-vehicle injury crash on…
Read MoreDoeren receives alumni award
Waterloo resident Dr. Steven Doeren was recently awarded the Ottawa (Kansas) University Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award for his work in the field of criminal justice. The award is the…
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