Community
Volunteering made easier in Waterloo
Earlier this year, Amanda Chase was researching ways she could volunteer for Martin Luther King Jr.’s annual Day of Service. More specifically, the attorney at Strellis & Field in downtown…
Read MoreThe bridge that almost spanned
Seventy years ago, a feasibility study was released regarding construction of a transcontinental highway system that would stretch from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada along the Mississippi River. The…
Read MoreMonroe County adds COVID deaths; positive vaccine news
Monroe County’s death toll from the novel coronavirus is now at 88 after the death of a man in his 90s who was not associated with a long-term care facility…
Read MoreA legacy of community caring
Monroe County communities have a long history of helping out when the need arises, especially when one’s health is involved. Locals were able to show the area’s generosity to the…
Read MoreEagle Scout project takes flight
A Gibault Catholic High School senior recently completed the most time-consuming step in earning scouting’s highest honor. “It’s very rewarding to be done with the project and just have the…
Read MoreTackling vaccine myths
As America continues work on its largest vaccination effort ever, a number of concerns, misconceptions and myths persist about the COVID-19 vaccine. It is reasonable to question the safety of…
Read MoreCOVID deaths rise to 85
Monroe County reported five more COVID-related deaths in recent days, putting the death toll at 85. On Tuesday, Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner reported the death of a…
Read MoreWhere’s your vaccine?
Although over 32.8 million Americans have received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, the rollout of this key pandemic-ending tool has been marked by confusion and frustration. Individuals…
Read MoreCOVID death toll at 80 in Monroe County
The death toll from COVID-19 in Monroe County rose to 80 on Monday with the deaths of a man and woman, both in their 70s and not associated with long-term…
Read MoreCentenarian has enjoyed blessed, wonderful life
Helen Werling celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 17 at Oak Hill Senior Living & Rehabilitation Center in Waterloo with family, friends and 100 birthday cards. Werling’s family hosted an…
Read MoreRestrictions lessened in metro east; COVID deaths up to 76
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that Region 4, which is all metro east counties including Monroe County, moved to Tier 2 resurgence mitigations. In Tier 2, cultural…
Read MoreVaccine in high demand
Monroe County hosted its first COVID vaccine clinic for members of the general public on Monday. The county also revealed the process people will use, at least at first, to…
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