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Ahne’s Bakery to rebuild after fire
The owner of a bakery regarded as a downtown Waterloo institution vows to rebuild following a devastating Sunday night fire. The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 7:45 p.m. Sunday…
Germans enjoy Columbia visit
Visitors from Gedern, Germany recently returned home following a week of tours and celebrations locally organized by Sister Cities of Columbia. The group arrived in Columbia on Sept. 16, taking…
Splash pad drying up?
It was recently revealed that the Waterloo Park District is currently $500,000 short in funds required to build the long-awaited splash pad. This shortage, as well as other matters pertaining…
Columbia school budget OK’d
The approval of a budget for the 2022-23 school year and progress on Columbia High School renovation plans were among the major topics of discussion at last week’s school board…
Seitz, Valentine honored in Valmeyer
Two members of the Valmeyer community were recognized at last Tuesday’s meeting of the Valmeyer Village Board. The first to be recognized was Valmeyer Police Chief Marty Seitz. Seitz was…
Pole barn destroyed by fire near Maeystown
Four area fire departments battled a pole barn blaze Monday night near Maeystown. The fire broke out shortly after 9 p.m. at 4575 Fischer Road, which is located just north…
Small fire at Outsider Tavern in Waterloo
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to the report of a fire in the storage area of Outsider Tavern, 104 S. Market Street. Upon arrival, fire…
Two residential burglaries in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating two residential burglaries that were reported Saturday night. The first burglary was reported shortly after 9 p.m. on Oak Ridge Drive, located off West Bottom Avenue.…
Field fire south of Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department responded about noon Monday to a field fire in the area of Walnut and Baer roads southwest of Valmeyer. The field fire stemmed from a combine…
Motorcycle crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 1:50 p.m. Saturday for a motorcycle crash in Waterloo. Initial reports are that a motorcycle driven by Patrick Seymour Sr. of Belleville had its front brake…