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Early voting begins Sept. 29
Early voting for the Nov. 8 general election begins this Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Monroe County Clerk’s Office inside the Monroe County Courthouse. The clerk’s office is open from…
Brinkmann is Gold Award Girl Scout
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois announced that Mary Brinkmann of Waterloo recently became a Gold Award Girl Scout – a designation earned by building a plaque to preserve the history…
Kramer is PR intern
St. Louis-based public relations firm The Hauser Group welcomed Emma Kramer of Waterloo to its fall internship program. She will spend the semester gaining hands-on industry experience. Kramer is…
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…