Community
Republican diaper drive a success
Local Republicans in the community knocked it out of the park this month as donations poured in for a diaper drive to benefit Life Network of Southern Illinois. What began…
Read MoreHelping hands for the holidays
With Christmas just on the horizon, folks throughout Monroe County have begun to display tremendous generosity as they help their neighbors during the season of giving. This spirit of charity…
Read MoreWaterloo Santa Float set to ride
The Santa Float will again make its way through Waterloo, bringing gifts and holiday cheer to all. The City of Waterloo, Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Sister Cities of Porta…
Read MoreRau-athon runs for a cause
The small but strong Thanksgiving tradition known as the Rau-athon came together for yet another year in Waterloo, with folks gathering for the fundraising fun-run before stuffing their faces for…
Read MoreSharing the Feast with many
While many households hosted large family gatherings to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Waterloo VFW played host to an especially large get-together, serving hundreds of individuals as part of one of the…
Read MoreWater concerns flooding Columbia officials
There’s water, water everywhere in Columbia, but several residents are claiming city officials have left them high and dry. During the Nov. 3 city council meeting, three individuals spoke about…
Read MoreCoalition hears drug-fighting message
This month’s meeting of the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities primarily featured a presentation from a member of the Illinois National Guard whose work over the past two years…
Read MoreValuing our veterans
Residents of Monroe County came together as they do every year to show their patriotism and celebrate those members of the armed forces who have served this country throughout its…
Read MoreRoute 3 U-turn discussed
Three years after being denied funding for construction of two “restricted crossing U-turn” intersections on Route 3 between Waterloo and Columbia, Monroe County Engineer Aaron Metzger announced $1.35 million has…
Read MoreTeen mental health pep talk
A number of local schools recently hosted public speaker Brittany Richmond as part of their celebration of Red Ribbon Week. Brought in thanks to the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free…
Read MoreSupport in SNAP fight
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits came to an end with the close of October amid the federal government shutdown, though a pair of court orders prompted the Trump Administration to…
Read MoreWaterloo helps food pantries
The Waterloo City Council saved its best action item for last Monday night at City Hall, voting to assist local food pantries struggling to keep their shelves stocked. As reported…
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