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Queen craziness continues
Tuesday’s wildly popular Queen of Hearts drawing in support of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School saw big winnings for one and, after it was realized he was absent, big…
Read MoreAg adventure down under
A Waterloo High School graduate recently returned from a trip to Australia, bringing home both fond memories and a new perspective on agriculture from outside the Midwest. Haley Bode is…
Read MoreA goodbye to Waterloo wanderer
A familiar face in Waterloo passed away recently, and while he didn’t share much of himself with others, many are sure to miss the sight of him walking through town…
Read MoreDance to culture in Columbia
The Columbia Rotary Club will soon be hosting a group of young ambassadors from Armenia to offer locals a small glimpse into their culture, art and history. St. Paul’s Lutheran…
Read MoreSteady progress on splash pad
It was a relatively quiet start to the year for the Waterloo Park Board as commissioners discussed the ongoing splash pad project, the budget for the coming fiscal year and…
Read MoreA tribute to Babs
A Columbia family, joined by many others in the community, has spent the past few days mourning the loss of a woman who gave much of herself making sure everyone…
Read MoreA New Year’s delivery
While many in the community enjoyed holiday festivities New Year’s weekend, two downtown Waterloo business owners had a truly exceptional start to the year as they welcomed the first baby…
Read MoreRespiratory illnesses persist
Amid a national increase in COVID-19 cases, Illinois and Monroe County have also seen a spike in other respiratory illnesses, though local trends seem to be typical for the holiday…
Read MoreHouse earns Bronze Award
Clara House, a Junior Girl Scout with Troop 387 in Waterloo, recently earned the Bronze Award for her project at Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo. The Bronze Award is the highest…
Read MoreMuseum president steps aside
The long-standing president of the Monroe County History Museum is stepping down after nearly 20 years of dedicated work with the organization. Having served as president since 2010, Norma Reheis…
Read MoreHSS plans major renovations
Following the celebration of the organization’s 50th anniversary, Human Support Services has already begun work on a major renovation project that will see the building almost entirely revamped over the…
Read MoreLocal musician on the move
A Waterloo man recently released his first full-length album, closing out an eventful year with what he described as the first chapter in his music career. Ethan Carl – whose…
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