Community
A 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…
Read MoreA fight to preserve history
As the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail Coalition makes clear, Monroe County and the surrounding area is rich with history, from more recent developments through the last few decades to landmarks providing residents…
Read MoreRespiratory risks rise
With Christmas and New Years gatherings passing by or still coming, a heavy flu season joined by an uptick in other respiratory illnesses could spoil the holidays for many. At…
Read MoreKeckritz leaves legacy
Henrietta Bauer, the first administrator at what was then known as Monroe County Nursing Home, retired on Jan. 1, 1974. Fifty years later, almost to the day, former Oak Hill…
Read MoreEarly opening for splash pad?
The Waterloo Park Board touched on a range of items at its most recent monthly meeting, with some larger discussions focused on praise for the splash pad’s ongoing progress and…
Read MoreLocal veterinarian honored
The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association presented its annual awards before membership at its recently held convention. The awards recognize Illinois veterinarian professionals who provide compassionate care with leading-edge medical…
Read MoreQueen’s reign continues in Waterloo
Tuesday nights in downtown Waterloo have once again been dominated by the Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School’s Queen of Hearts drawing of late, even as the game is set…
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