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Slight uptick in COVID cases
Though still a far cry from spikes seen earlier this year, the rate of COVID-19 hospital admissions appears to be on the rise in Illinois according to the CDC’s COVID…
Read MoreLocal land buy for Audubon Society
The Illinois Audubon Society announced the purchase of 44.5 acres in Monroe County to protect the groundwater recharge basin which drains into the Fogelpole Cave Nature Preserve off G Road…
Read MoreThinking straight
Waterloo Listens and Human Support Services hosted a gathering at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo on Thursday in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day. The overdose awareness…
Read MoreVets soar on honor flight
A local veteran recently participated in an Honor Flight, joined by a fellow veteran friend on a day trip they both described as an unforgettable experience. Jim Hearren now resides…
Read MoreLemonade with lasting impact
A young girl recently organized a lemonade stand for BackStoppers, donating a sizable check to the organization which supports the families of fallen first responders. Brooke Blind, 9, is from…
Read MoreRuwald joins 4-H Hall of Fame
A longtime leader with Monroe County 4-H was recently inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, recognizing the many years and tremendous amount of energy she’s poured into the…
Read MoreCarol Sue keeps CVFD afloat
The Columbia Volunteer Fire Department recently acquired a new boat, providing local first responders a safer means of conducting rescue or firefighting operations along the Mississippi River. The boat, named…
Read MoreVietnam vet flies again
A local veteran recently flew in the helicopter he called home during his tour of Vietnam, providing him with memories of his military service as well as the welcome home…
Read MoreManaging power during a heat wave
The Midwest endured a tremendous heat wave last week, with temperatures in the St. Louis area rising into the 100s toward the end of the week, the coolest temperatures sticking…
Read More10K Day at Helping Strays
Helping Strays is its 20th anniversary next year, but it was able to mark a different milestone last week when the 10,000th animal was adopted from Monroe County’s no-kill shelter.…
Read MoreFinding peace at Marian’s Place
A large field of sunflowers has grown across the Mississippi River, offering beautiful views for visitors who have a Columbia man and his wife to thank. Marian’s Place is a…
Read MoreNobbe was a true ace
A prominent figure in Waterloo, Monroe County and seemingly among golfers across the country passed away Aug. 9, leaving behind a legacy and plenty of fond memories. William Nobbe lived…
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