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Hecker parish turning 200
St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish in Hecker will soon celebrate its 200th anniversary, with residents gathering to commemorate two centuries of faith and community tradition. Village of Hecker Trustee Aaron…
Esports offers tools to build
A local esports athlete with a passion for broader IT work recently participated in a national event through Special Olympics, highlighting the importance of accessibility and inclusion in video games.…
Tax bills in the mail
Monroe County property tax rates for 2023 along with payment deadlines for those taxes payable in 2024 have been processed by the treasurer’s and county clerk’s offices and were mailed…
Strong start to early voting
Election season is well underway in Monroe County, with many voters having already cast their ballots as the 2024 General Election process has begun fairly smoothly. In addition to the…
School busing revisited
School districts in Monroe County continue to face transportation challenges as, like districts across the country, they face a shortage of bus drivers. An Aug. 15 article by Mark Lieberman…
Drug coalition gets new leadership
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities acquired new leadership over the past few months with a pair of directors who are both interested in building the coalition’s place in…
History of Monroe County 4-H celebrated
Current and past Monroe County 4-H members gathered Sept. 26 at the Monroe County History Museum in Waterloo and reminisced about their experiences in 4-H, including the different types of…
Hartman becomes NCGA president
Kenneth R. Hartman Jr., a corn farmer from Waterloo, began his term last week as president of the National Corn Growers Association. Hartman is keenly aware of the current economic…
No postage hike in January
The U.S. Postal Service announced last week it will not raise prices for market dominant mail products this coming January. While the release specifically refers to no increases for…
Waterloo man nabbed following pursuit
A local man was apprehended in connection with a recent alleged armed robbery following a Friday morning pursuit. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that shortly after 7 a.m., it…