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Vehicle crashes into front porch of Hecker home
Emergency personnel responded about 11:45 a.m. Wednesday to a property on East Monroe Street at Sanford Street in Hecker after a vehicle crashed into the front porch of a residence.…
Santa Float returns Dec. 14-23
The Santa Float will again make its way through Waterloo, bringing treats and holiday cheer to all. The City of Waterloo, Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Sister Cities of Porta…
New variant, new cases
As of Wednesday, the Monroe County Health Department is reporting 91 active COVID-19 cases and two related hospitalizations. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said he expects cases to…
Local man moves piano
A piano belonging to Chuck Berry’s pianist is now on display at the Missouri History Museum thanks in part to a local man and his parents. The piano belonged to…
‘McFamily’ retiring with fond memories
By the end of next week, eight area McDonald’s restaurants will be under new franchisees as the Burris family retires. Ed and Jamie Burris have owned and operated the Waterloo…
Monroe County to OK budget
The Monroe County Board held its final review of the county budget for fiscal year 2022 on Monday. Overall, Monroe County’s financial position is much different beginning entering the fiscal…
Immaculate Conception turns 175
Over its 175 years, many local Catholics have called Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia home. As the parish celebrates its demisemiseptcentennial, it is reflecting on all it has accomplished during…
‘Tis better to give
With Thanksgiving over, many local groups are now focusing their efforts on preparing for the next big holiday. Monroe County House of Neighborly Service is starting its Holiday Outreach Program,…
Crazy holiday biz buzz
The most wonderful time of the year is posing some unique challenges for business owners as they enter into the second pandemic holiday season. Business owners small and large are…
Trash truck overturns in Monroe County
Fortunately, no injuries were reported after a Reliable Sanitation garbage truck overturned off the roadway at 6424 Old Orchard Lane west of Waterloo on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred about…