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March timeline on cash bail appeal
An appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of a state law that would end cash bail appears to be months away from resolution under a new timeline…
New flood maps affect Columbia
Representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and local officials will be available Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The View at 11 South,…
Waterloo Chamber hires new director
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce announced it has hired Christine “Chris” Herrmann as its new executive director effective Jan. 23. In an email to members, the chamber said Herrmann has…
COVID rises after holidays
After new cases of COVID-19 and related hospitalizations were down locally in the weeks leading up to the new year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that…
Queen of Hearts resumes Jan. 17
The popular Queen of Hearts drawing at Outsider in downtown Waterloo to benefit Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School resumed ticket sales Saturday at the tavern after pausing the game…
How have local schools used COVID funds?
Through the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts in Illinois have received financial assistance in the form of Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds. With the nation’s response to the pandemic…
Learning to save lives
Gibault Catholic High School has made a unique, safety-focused addition to its curriculum over the past year. A new Emergency Medical Relief class headed by David Schauer – who also…
Event focuses on banned books
A local activism group known as Waterloo Listens is hoping to highlight the issue of censorship during a banned book event taking place at Morrison-Talbott Library. “Open Books, Open Hearts,…
Waterloo has water plant loan secured
The City of Waterloo learned that loan funding for construction of its more than $30 million water treatment plant west of town has been reserved through an Illinois Environmental Protection…
Rock’s almost ready to roll
After three years in the making, the proposed Rock’s Restaurant at the 11 South development in Columbia is one step closer to becoming reality. The Columbia Plan Commission on Monday…