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Monroe County Fair canceled
The Monroe County Fair became the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic last Tuesday, as the fair board announced it was canceling this year’s event “with sincere regret.” This year’s…
Lions win chamber award
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce recently announced the 2019 winner of its highest honor. After going to an individual – Brad Papenberg – last year, the chamber gave its Community…
Longtime WHS art teacher retires
While the typical fanfare may not be accompanying teachers who retired at the end of this school year, their contributions have still been felt by generations of students. None of…
Oak Hill gets new administrator
The Monroe County Board approved a new administrator for the county-run senior care facility during Monday’s meeting at the courthouse. Brian Koontz will take over for the retiring Kim Keckritz…
WPD getting LPR cameras
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved the purchase of license plate recognition cameras for the Waterloo Police Department. The four LPR cameras will be purchased from UTILITRA in…
Columbia talks business, zoning
As businesses and public buildings partially reopen in Columbia, the city council continues to conduct business, albeit through virtual meetings. The Columbia City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions and…
Waterloo man wins poetry contest
A Waterloo man recently won a national pandemic poetry contest organized by former National Public Radio host Garrison Keillor. Steve Loomis was selected as one of 10 winners of the…
Columbia School Board OKs roof work
The Columbia School Board decided how to address the parts of the roof at Columbia High School in need of immediate work, choosing an option that involved a mix of…
CDC offers reopening guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released six “decision trees” aimed at helping decision makers as they look to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. The guidelines cover schools,…
New cutting-edge laundromat in Columbia
The latest business to come to Columbia is taking a high-tech approach to a familiar type of business. That new establishment is Columbia Laundry, located at 287 Southwoods Center. “It’s…