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Child abuse case in county
A Waterloo man is charged with multiple felonies following what police described as a “disturbing” incident earlier this month in Monroe County. On June 11, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies…
Tractor downs cable line in Columbia
Shortly before 3 p.m. Friday, Columbia police and fire department personnel responded to the area of Route 158 between Todd Center Drive and Centerville Road after a tractor working in…
Fishing for memories
Several local children and their families came out to enjoy a beautiful afternoon of fishing Saturday as they competed in the annual fishing tournament at the Hecker Sportsmans Club. While…
Gender policy still an issue
As students in Monroe County enjoy their summer vacation, many in the Waterloo school district are still left grappling with controversy surrounding the district’s new gender identity and bathroom policy…
Retiring teacher fulfills dream
Following 34 years of dedicated education at Parkview Elementary in Columbia, a much loved teacher is leaving the school to see where the future takes her. Karen Dent started at…
Fact or AI fiction?
Discussion surrounding artificial intelligence has grown tremendously over the past year, with many questioning how to integrate its generative capabilities into everyday life and others striving to combat it from…
Cooking up culture in Waterloo
An international dining event which took place in Waterloo last year is soon returning, offering residents the opportunity to immerse themselves in a different culture and help refugees in the…
Valmeyer budget proposed
Valmeyer Treasurer Larry Andres presented trustees with a tentative budget for the current fiscal year during last Tuesday’s village board meeting. While the Valmeyer’s fiscal year runs May 1 through…
Free Tdap shots for county residents
The Monroe County Health Department partakes in many programs that are beneficial to our communities. One such program has offered a limited amount of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccines…
Regular biz for Waterloo City Council
The Waterloo City Council held two regular general meetings of late. At its June 5 meeting, aldermen approved the naming of an alley in town as Eleanor Lane. This alley…