Community
Pool group talks survey results
Waterloo Citizens for a Pool hosted a town hall meeting last Wednesday night in the Waterloo High School auditorium to discuss results of the recent marketing survey completed by Southern…
Read MoreWaterloo is Elsa Strong
For about 4.5 years, Elsa Wiemerslage has been battling a rare form of pediatric cancer called acute myeloid leukemia. And for almost that entire time, Waterloo has been helping Wiemerslage…
Read MoreDurbin: farmers treated unfairly
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Illinois) released a statement earlier this month accusing the United States Department of Agriculture of treating Illinois soybean farmers unfairly by playing favorites with trade war…
Read MorePrairie du Rocher plans future
The future of Prairie du Rocher is uncertain, but citizens and local leaders are working to make sure one of the oldest communities begun by French colonists in the United…
Read MoreUpdates underway at Valmeyer museum
The Monroe City School building in Valmeyer and the museum it houses are slated for updates in the near future. The Valmeyer Community Heritage Society has already scheduled work to…
Read MoreAnswering your questions about the Independent acquisition
The Monroe County Independent announced Wednesday that it has been sold and turned over to the Republic-Times, which may prompt some questions from those who subscribed to only one or…
Read MoreMarcella turning 100
Despite being almost 100 years old, Marcella Klein has not had much excitement in her life. That’s just the way she likes it. “We were so busy, we worked so…
Read MoreFlu season underway
While the world is focused on the novel coronavirus that the World Health Organization recently declared a “public health emergency,” flu season is still impacting America. The Centers for Disease…
Read MoreStabbing victim grateful for second chance at life
When Dr. Bradley Ross, a general and trauma surgeon at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis County, rounded the corner, a smile broke out on his face. When 15-year-old Jonathan…
Read MoreGiving back to first responders
Since October, House of Neighborly Service has resumed a tradition that allows it to show appreciation for Monroe County’s first responders. For two hours every Monday morning, the nonprofit offers…
Read MoreGambling results are in
For the third consecutive year, the amount of money played at video gambling terminals in Monroe County increased. According to data from the Illinois Gaming Board, people played over $70.4…
Read MoreSt. Pat’s parade coming to Waterloo
Irish eyes will be smiling this March in a community known for its rich German heritage. The Waterloo City Council gave the go-ahead for a St. Patrick’s Day parade during…
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