Joseph saves the day

Saturday was a 14th birthday party to remember for aspiring firefighter Joseph McGee.  Following a tour of the Columbia fire station, Joseph participated in a mock fire call by dressing…

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Sunset Overlook zoning debated

Sunset Overlook was dealt a blow in its battle to continue operating the way it wants, as the Columbia Plan Commission voted Monday against recommending the property be rezoned.  At…

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HSS opening Columbia office

A pillar of Monroe County is expanding, as Human Support Services is opening an office in Columbia on Thursday.  “As the needs of the Monroe County community grow and change,…

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Big hope for little Russell

Community members will soon have the opportunity to support the family of Russell Brafford, a sergeant with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department whose young son has a birth defect.  On…

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WFD assists in horse rescue

Several members of the Waterloo Fire Department volunteered their heavy lifting efforts late Monday morning following a freak accident involving a horse trailer on Route 3. A vehicle transporting two…

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Making a difference in Romania

When she was 40 years old, Cindy Getchman made a life-changing decision: she went on a mission trip to the Republic of Moldova.  While there, Getchman, a St. Louis native…

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New Queen of Hearts game in town

Thursday nights in downtown Waterloo just became more exciting, as a new Queen of Hearts drawing is taking place at Hopskeller Brewing Company. The raffle benefits Helping Strays. “It’s another…

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Valmeyer sued for 2017 fire

The owner of a large shed filled with vehicles in Valmeyer that was destroyed by a December 2017 fire has filed a lawsuit against the village, claiming negligence. William Dickerson…

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