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Election filings begin Monday
The window to file petitions for candidacy in the April 2023 municipal elections opens this coming Monday and continues through Dec. 19. Several people have picked up election packets for…
Another Grand Christmas at St. Paul UCC
With a number of holiday celebrations taking place in the area through December, those looking to get in the Christmas spirit with song can anticipate the return of a Grand…
Lane changes at JB Bridge this weekend
Drivers who use Interstate 255 to cross the Jefferson Barracks Bridge between Illinois and Missouri should be aware of some upcoming changes as crews move traffic back to the westbound…
Chimney fire west of Red Bud
The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 9:25 a.m. Tuesday to a chimney fire at 5317 MM Road. A female occupant exited the residence upon calling 911 to report the incident.…
Monday morning crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly after 7 a.m. Monday to a three-vehicle crash on Route 3 northbound at Country Club Lane in Waterloo. The crash appeared to be a chain reaction…
Three-vehicle crash Friday in Columbia
The Columbia police, fire and EMS departments responded at 4:50 p.m. Friday to a three-vehicle crash with lane blockage and apparent injury between Veterans Parkway and North Main Street in…
Tax levy, state report card discussed
The 2022 tax levy, repairs at Rogers Elementary and performance on the Illinois Report Card were among the larger topics of conversation at the most recent Waterloo School Board meeting…
More charges for Franke
A local man is facing new charges following a Nov. 17 incident in Columbia. Jared M. Franke, 24, of Columbia, was charged with felony obstruction of justice after allegedly refusing…
Chamber exec steps down
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Tuesday that executive director Matt Caraway is resigning his position effective Dec. 15. “Join us in wishing Matt well as he…
Help sought for Santa Float
The Santa Float is once again set to make its rounds through Waterloo this upcoming Christmas season. With the City of Waterloo, Sister Cities of PortaLoo and Waterloo Chamber of…