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Body pulled from river identified
Officials have identified the body of a deceased male recovered from the Mississippi River in rural Columbia early Wednesday morning as that of a Peru, Illinois man who jumped from…
Police Blotter | 8/29/2018
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Tragedy strikes again on Columbia’s Route 3
For the second time this year, a crash on Route 3 in Columbia has claimed the life of a local woman following a two-vehicle crash that occurred about 8:36 p.m.…
Eagles dazzle in blowout of Bulldogs
This year’s Columbia Eagles football squad has a knack for the spectacular. Last week, a 92-yard kickoff return and a blocked field goal in the final seconds led to a…
Teen struck by vehicle in Waterloo
Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS responded shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday to the area of East Fourth Street near Rogers Street after a 17-year-old was reportedly struck by a…
WHS Legacy Society to induct newest class
Five former Waterloo High School students dedicated to making the world around them a better place have been chosen as the exceedingly worthy fifth class of the WHS Legacy Wall.…
Crash on Route 156
At 2:46 p.m. Wednesday, the Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-car crash on Route 156 at Old Baum Church Road. There was road blockage…
Report of downed power lines
At 2:25 p.m. Wednesday, Columbia Fire Department personnel responded along I-255 for calls of power lines down in Columbia near fields. They did not find any downed power lines.
Man has foot run over
At 12:31 p.m. Wednesday, Monroe County EMS responded to the Royal Gate Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep auto dealership in Columbia for a 48-year-old man whose foot was run over by a vehicle.
Are you ready for election day?
As the Nov. 6 election draws closer with each passing day, Monroe County Clerk Dennis Knobloch provided information on early voting and registration deadlines. In-person and absentee voting will be…