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COVID surge continues in Monroe County
This week, Monroe County saw two new additions to its COVID-19 death toll as active cases reached a point they had not seen in a long time. On Tuesday, Monroe…
Read MoreHospitals ‘very full’ amidst new COVID surge
Health care leaders are warning this COVID-19 surge is shaping up to be like that of Christmas past, but it is becoming evident hospitals are starting to field some unique…
Read MoreResidents rally against mandates
Despite the chilly weather and winds reminiscent of those that damaged the Midwest the previous night, approximately 60 individuals gathered Saturday afternoon at the courthouse bandstand in Waterloo for We…
Read MoreTime marches on for Post 901
Since Valmeyer American Legion Post 901 was chartered 75 years ago, its membership has doubled in size, with the auxiliary steadily growing alongside it. Both were chartered in 1946, with…
Read MoreSoaring with Santa
Recently, a local fifth grader got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity thanks to Santa Claus and the National Museum of Transportation in St. Louis County. Annabel Landis, a 10-year-old who attends Gardner…
Read MoreA Rose-y winter palace in Columbia
The Rose House in Columbia is known as a local winter wonderland, with families driving and walking by every night to get a glimpse of the family’s decadent display. With…
Read MoreStyrofoam recycling comes to Monroe County
Between Black Friday sales and large gifts, families find themselves left with a lot of packaging – particularly large sheets of styrofoam used to protect fragile merchandise. Until being introduced…
Read MoreVaccinations urged as COVID cases climb
Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner put it simply when he said local COVID numbers “are not good.” Last week, Monroe County broke the 100 active cases threshold, with…
Read MorePost-Thanksgiving COVID spike arrives
Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner predicted the area would see an increase in COVID-19 cases shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday. He was right. On Friday, Monroe County reported…
Read MoreSanta Float returns Dec. 14-23
The Santa Float will again make its way through Waterloo, bringing treats and holiday cheer to all. The City of Waterloo, Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Sister Cities of Porta…
Read MoreNew variant, new cases
As of Wednesday, the Monroe County Health Department is reporting 91 active COVID-19 cases and two related hospitalizations. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said he expects cases to…
Read MoreLocal man moves piano
A piano belonging to Chuck Berry’s pianist is now on display at the Missouri History Museum thanks in part to a local man and his parents. The piano belonged to…
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