Community
The legend of Red Lehr
When he was 5 years old, David “Red” Lehr made his onstage debut when he stepped on top of an orange crate to play trombone in his father’s local band…
Read MoreCity mulling future of Waterloo Commons
The Waterloo City Council is deciding whether to extend the length of a business district created as part of the relocation of Schnucks several years ago. An ordinance establishing a…
Read MoreColumbia courting cannabis?
The future of a possible cannabis dispensary in Columbia took a step forward during a city council committee meeting last Tuesday night. Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey sought…
Read MoreHard work for a hurried harvest
If 2019 illustrates any guarantees and certainties about farming, it is that there are precious few of them. Trade disputes have weighed on income results, and weather has as…
Read MoreVets honored for ‘selfless service’
Despite wintry weather conditions that made travel hazardous, Monroe County residents came out in droves to various programs honoring veterans for Veterans Day. In Columbia, this year’s event focused on…
Read MoreMore drama for Sunset Overlook
The liquor license of Sunset Overlook in Columbia is under review, but not by the city’s liquor commissioner, Mayor Kevin Hutchinson. The Columbia City Council on Nov. 4 voted to…
Read MoreBetty’s Barber Shop turns 25
Betty’s Barber Shop – home of the “Sweet Betty Fade” with barbers Betty Jackson and her daughter Monica Lanter – has been serving customers on Columbia’s South Main Street for…
Read MoreWaterloo FFA wins national award
The Waterloo FFA chapter brought another accolade home this weekend after it won an award Thursday during the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis. The group won the National…
Read MoreGibault honors its veterans
A new feature at Gibault Catholic High School honors certain alumni similar to other accomplished students. The feature is a military honor wall created by the Gibault Men’s Club to…
Read MoreAbbey owner provides update
With the Immaculate Conception School and church now completely moved to a new location off Palmer Road, the former parish grounds on Main Street in Columbia are ready to experience…
Read MoreCannabis biz ban in Waterloo
Waterloo is saying no to weed, at least when it comes to allowing recreational cannabis businesses in town. In June, Illinois became the 11th state to allow recreational marijuana. Effective…
Read MoreRed Bud author pens children’s book
With Halloween over, the holiday season is in full swing and one local author has an offering that could be a welcome addition to families’ holiday tradition. That is “The…
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