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Varied discussion for Columbia school board
It was a relatively quiet school board meeting in Columbia on Thursday, with discussion largely focusing on faculty and staffing in the district along with a few smaller action items.…
A school board township tutorial
With the April 4 election on the horizon, one rather archaic aspect of local elections has come up, thanks chiefly to the substantial number of candidates running for Waterloo School…
Debate stirs over WHS restroom use
A student protest over the presence of transgender students using Waterloo High School restrooms prompted much heated conversation over the weekend as well as a letter from the district and…
WPD sergeant speaks out
A police sergeant still seeking closure on his employment situation after months of being on disability leave addressed the Waterloo City Council again Monday night. Sgt. Eric Zaber, who spoke…
House fire near New Hanover
Multiple departments battled a large house fire late Tuesday morning at 20 Chesapeake Trail south of Columbia. The owner of the residence called 911 at 10:55 a.m. to report he…
Motorcycle speeds through Monroe County
Police agencies were on the lookout for a black motorcycle driven by a white male wearing a brown leather jacket shortly after 3:30 p.m. Monday. Initial reports are that the…
Felony charges follow fight at Columbia bar
Two men were charged this week with multiple felonies following an early Sunday morning altercation at Tiny’s Pub & Grill, 602 N. Main Street, Columbia. Columbia police interviewed witnesses to…
Death under investigation in Columbia
The death of a man found deceased in his Columbia apartment Wednesday morning is being investigated, though no foul play is suspected. Police were called to conduct a welfare check…
Pool talk makes waves in Waterloo
The most recent Waterloo Park Board meeting saw a blow to the splash pad’s funding as well as a discussion of election ethics. Perhaps the most contentious moment of last…
Clearing up home rule in Columbia?
The City of Columbia and a group of realtors are headed for a showdown about the home rule referendum on the April 4 ballot. A community meeting hosted by the…