Community
Local talent shines on ‘The Voice’
The most recent season of NBC’s “The Voice” is well underway, with many in Waterloo and throughout the area having spent the last few weeks waiting in anticipation for a…
Read MoreWalking with Allison
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Columbia is hosting a benefit walk this Saturday to raise funds for a young local nurse who has been dealing with severe complications following a…
Read MoreA rebirth for Old Baum Church
Many in Monroe County are sure to have fond memories of Old Baum Church. Located along one of the more quiet roads in the county, the church has served as…
Read MoreSplash pad project percolating
The Waterloo Park District Board met last Wednesday evening to discuss various matters ranging from the district’s tax levy to developments pertaining to the splash pad project at William Zimmer…
Read MoreColumbia pays tribute to Eckert
The City of Columbia paid tribute to a former mayor and longtime alderman upon his passing last week at the age of 93. George W. Eckert died on Oct. 10.…
Read MoreRodeo champ battling back
A Red Bud cowgirl recently injured in a horse riding incident at college has been hospitalized for nearly a month. Still bedridden, facing additional complications and with a tremendous road…
Read MoreSchuchman leaves Schnucks
The manager of Waterloo Schnucks retired recently, marking the end of a decades-long career that saw him move from teenage bagger to overseeing the grocery store. Kent Schuchman grew up…
Read MoreWalking the Way of St. James
A local retired nurse recently completed a nearly 500-mile hike across Spain, crossing an item off her bucket list and experiencing a journey that already seems to have had a…
Read MoreScary fun on the Haunted Trail
Monroe County celebrates a number of festivities throughout October, from several Oktoberfest parties to Waterloo’s PumpkinFest. Among the more terrifying traditions is the Waterloo Sportsman’s Club Haunted Trail, which has…
Read MoreNew lights for downtown Waterloo
The City of Waterloo announced the installation of TrimLight, a cutting-edge LED lighting product, around its downtown area near the courthouse. Through a partnership with TrimLight St. Louis, the town…
Read MoreColumbia applies for dog park grant
The dog days of summer are over in most parts of the country, but they were given a fresh start in Columbia on Monday night. During the Columbia City Council…
Read MoreMillstadt Library getting makeover
Millstadt Library recently announced remodeling plans that will affect its hours over the next few weeks, ultimately making the space brighter and more welcoming to visitors. According to Millstadt Library…
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