Community
Look alive in 2025
As folks scramble to replace their outdated calendars, there’s plenty of news big and small to anticipate going into the new year, from election developments to construction projects throughout the…
Read MoreFrom Abbey Road to Waterloo
Waterloo resident John Harper took a trip to London late last year to record at Abbey Road Studios in London, managing to catch himself in a picture with a coincidental…
Read MoreChristmas car for Annalee
A young Monroe County girl got her biggest Christmas wish this year as a friend of her family went out of his way to design and build a custom toy…
Read MoreHoliday hope for Danielle
Danielle Bergmann, a Columbia woman with a passion for animals, recently underwent lifesaving brain surgery to remove a tumor pressing on her pituitary gland, the community continuing to support her…
Read MoreYouth hunting opportunity
Youngsters ages 10-17 can apply now for wingshooting clinic and pheasant hunt opportunities scheduled at two Illinois state parks, including the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Randolph County on…
Read MoreJolly Jeeps combat cancer
A local group of Jeep enthusiasts has gathered over the years to raise funds for a cause that unites many, with this holiday season proving especially fruitful as it continues…
Read MoreSink or swim? Pool on April ballot
A community pool could be on the horizon as the Waterloo Park District Board recently decided to open the question up to voters in the coming election. Following a lengthy…
Read MoreWaino to sing for HNS
Waterloo High School will soon host a concert featuring some big country talent, with students getting involved to organize the event and aid a local charity. Featuring artist Craig Campbell…
Read MoreAiding an animal lover
A Columbia woman who has battled illness all her life is currently pursuing brain surgery to remove a tumor and has reached out to the community to help her afford…
Read MoreSouthbound I-255 lane closures this week
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced lane closures will be encountered on southbound I-255 beginning Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 9 a.m. through Friday, Dec. 20, at 3 p.m., weather permitting.…
Read MoreHeroism displayed in fiery plane crash
If not for the efforts of two Good Samaritans, a fiery small plane crash early Sunday afternoon in Columbia would have certainly resulted in the death of a local man. …
Read MoreRau-a-thon for fun and funds
A Turkey Trot alternative that’s become a Thanksgiving tradition for some folks in Waterloo saw great success in its recent fundraising efforts, surpassing even the exceptional amount raised for a…
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