Lions host most successful ‘Share the Feast’ yet
The Waterloo Lions Club has hosted its "Share the Feast" event for many years, offering Thanksgiving meals to all those in need of good...
New coalition envisions safer, healthier community
With an announcement of staggering countywide statistics, the Monroe County Coalition opened its second meeting Monday night at the YMCA.
Monroe County Coroner Vicki Koerber...
Columbia quilters honored for donations, continued work
Over the years, the quilters of the First Baptist Church in Columbia have put countless hours into thousands of quilts.
The quilt ministry began in...
Local churches raise money for Philippines
The Waterloo community came together Friday to raise money for a country more than 8,000 miles away.
In light of the recent typhoon in the...
St. Paul UCC youth travel to Ecuador
This summer, while many people vacationed or hung out by the pool, a group of local high school students worked to make lives better...
Vivid memories of JFK assassination
It was a moment that changed history. Fifty years ago this week, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas.
On Nov. 22, 1963,...
I-255 road work on bridge this weekend
The Missouri Department of Transportation said it will close two of three lanes on eastbound I-255 on the Jefferson Barracks Bridge this weekend as...
An ‘outpouring of love’ for woman battling cancer
J.Fire's Market Bistro enjoyed one of its busiest nights last Wednesday, as many from the community dined on crab and shrimp and placed bids...
Waterloo comes together for coach’s husband
It was a year ago this month that the Hensiek family of Waterloo found out Jim had cancer.
Jim’s wife, Amber Hensiek, who is also...
Gibault student has Hope For Tomorrow on his side
Gibault Catholic High School has been affected firsthand by cancer this year, but the students and Gibault community have pitched in to make sure...
How are you gearing up for the World Series?
Monroe County has a rich baseball history and hails some of the Metro East's most die-hard baseball fans -- many of whom are proud...
Maeystown Oktoberfest rings in autumn
Maeystown hosted its annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 13 featuring a variety of vendors, activities and food options.