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Waterloo School District again responds to gender policy concerns
The Waterloo School District early Friday morning released a statement concerning its recently established gender identity and bathroom policy, responding to concerns expressed by some in the district and explaining…
County board hears about truancy
Monroe-Randolph Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis discussed “rampant” truancy in the bi-county area during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. While no extra funding will be…
Field fire near Ruma
The Prairie du Rocher, Red Bud and Maeystown fire departments responded shortly after 2:30 p.m. Thursday to a baler and wheat field on fire at the dead of Whitney Lane…
Wednesday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 4:20 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on South Main Street at West Washington Street in Columbia. An arriving police officer advised there were no injuries…
Goff out as Waterloo alderman
In what may be the shortest aldermanic term ever, Jason Goff abruptly resigned his recently elected Waterloo City Council post citing conflict of interest. “Today, I was presented with legal…
Another Oak Hill lawsuit
Former Oak Hill Assistant Director of Nursing Jennifer Morgan has filed a lawsuit against Monroe County alleging leadership at the county-owned senior care facility violated the Illinois Human Rights Act…
Shiny cars for Ava
An annual car show charity event that’s touched the lives of numerous local kids over the years is returning once again, this time to help a young Hecker girl who’s…
WPD’s social media monitor
In April, the Waterloo City Council approved the purchase of a new social media monitoring software intended to alert law enforcement to any threats made against local schools or community…
Knee relief in Columbia
A St. Louis orthopedic clinic opened a location in Columbia some time ago, offering Monroe County residents bone, joint and muscle care that, for at least one Waterloo woman, has…
Columbia council ponders parking
Bolm-Schuhkraft Park was the focal point of Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting. Continuing a conversation from the June 5 meeting, aldermen were updated about aspects of a proposed intergovernmental agreement…