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Bushong makes a splash in Coast Guard
A Waterloo High School graduate has spent the past two years in the U.S. Coast Guard, and he’s already managed to make a splash as he’s found a place among…
Read MoreHelp sought for house fire victims
Friends of Dan, Linda and Hayley Alexander are raising funds to help the Monroe County family recover following a late night fire Feb. 1 that destroyed their home at 8282…
Read MoreGregson was a true county gem
Jeanette Gregson, a prominent figure throughout Monroe County known for her work in local journalism and countless other reasons, passed away last week at the age of 95. Gregson, born…
Read MoreSplash pad talks boil over
A contentious discussion on the long-awaited splash pad project during last Wednesday’s meeting of the Waterloo Park Board ended with the board deciding to appoint a committee for the project…
Read MorePowell retires from St. Augustine
Members of St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church in Hecker recently said goodbye to their parish secretary of 23 years. Joan Powell started her long-time position at St. Augustine in…
Read MoreQueen winner’s number was in the cards
For Queen of Hearts winner Sam Houston, the lucky card number he chose last Tuesday was a foregone conclusion. Houston chose card 28, revealing the Queen and winning a final…
Read MoreMehrtens retires from highway department
A familiar face among the Monroe County Highway Department has stepped away after over 30 years of service. Marcia Mehrtens, longtime administrative assistant for the department, recently announced her retirement.…
Read MoreBoyle rows right along
A Waterloo resident who’s bounced around the country as an athlete will soon find herself serving as coxswain for a rowing team in England. Elizabeth Boyle currently attends LaSalle University…
Read MoreLighting up Helping Strays
Helping Strays of Monroe County animal shelter will now have an easier time walking the dogs at the facility, located at 4221 Hanover Road in rural Columbia. On Friday, Ameren…
Read MoreCOVID-19 ‘emergency’ to end in May
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced Tuesday the state’s public health emergency will end May 11, aligning the state with the federal government’s decision to end the national public health emergency. …
Read MoreQueen finally found in crazy, freezing finale
It took 12 tries over an hour, but the Queen of Hearts finally ended her reign over downtown Waterloo on Tuesday night after growing a jackpot of nearly $2 million.…
Read MoreVan Eck talks after emotional trial
Jeremy Van Eck was charged with several felonies concerning alleged instances of sexual assault involving a young female family member in the fall of 2019. Three years later, a Monroe…
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