Community
Hopeful projects for Waterloo parks
With the regular season concluded for local parks, the Waterloo Park District Board’s regular meeting featured talk of taxes, accessibility at Lions Park and the need to provide amenities for…
Read MoreHonor. Duty. Sacrifice. Monroe County salutes its veterans
As it is every year, Veterans Day proved to be a busy occasion for Monroe County as Waterloo and Columbia residents gathered to recognize those who have served their country…
Read MoreBean Tree owners retiring
A much loved Waterloo cafe will soon be changing hands as the longtime owners fondly recall the memories and relationships brewed downtown over the years. Jay and Lisa Jones recently…
Read MoreCan’t keep Kate down
A former Waterloo resident recently joined the thousands of runners participating in the New York City Marathon, raising money in order to give back in the wake of her personal…
Read MoreStudy: New Athens a remarkable river town
The Village of New Athens was recently recognized as one of 25 remarkable river towns outside of Chicago for having thoughtful civic, environmental, and recreational initiatives pertaining to rivers. Each…
Read MoreHonor Flight for retired sheriff
A former sheriff of Monroe County was recently treated to a trip to Washington D.C. – after a lengthy wait – as he joined the latest Greater St. Louis Honor…
Read MoreCrazy ‘bout a Mercury
Plenty of drivers look back fondly on their old vehicles, appreciating either the memories attached to them or the style that comes with a classic car. One Waterloo man recently…
Read MoreYoung author shares ‘Dreams’
A local artist and author recently published her first graphic novel, marking a strong start for a 15-year-old creative. Ella Valentine of Valmeyer, along with her father Tim, spoke about…
Read MoreRodeo champ takes the reins again
A little over a year after a tragic accident left her in a coma, a Red Bud cowgirl is back in the saddle – though she likely still has a…
Read MoreNow filming in Columbia
Columbia residents may have noticed over the past few days that parts of their city are serving as the set of a film crew looking to put together a small…
Read MoreLooking back on ‘Rumble in the Jungle’
The “Rumble in the Jungle” is among the most legendary sporting events of the 20th century, pitting boxing champions George Foreman and Muhammad Ali against each other in a match…
Read MoreHarv made you happy
The community recently lost a beacon of positivity with the passing of Duane “Harv” Ries, a man who spent years sharing his love of music and the outdoors and brightened…
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