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County board hears criticism
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board featured some testy exchanges between county officials and local residents that resulted in a stricter time limit for public comment going forward. Monroe…
Columbia teen donating homemade dresses
A Columbia teenager is making the most of the extra downtime she has due to COVID-19 by making and donating dresses to those in need. “I just think it’s important…
Waterloo bus driver teaches students
A local bus driver for the Waterloo school district has used her sphere of influence to teach a valuable lesson to some students on her route and also provide donations…
Columbia School District unveils new logo
After months of anticipation and weeks of buildup on social media, the Columbia School District released its new logo last week. “The design is strong,” Columbia High School Principal Brian…
Cedarhurst COVID surcharge questioned
Residents of Cedarhurst Senior Living of Waterloo have had to endure many things during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some believe a recent surcharge implemented at the facility has gone too…
Cameras, new biz and noise in Waterloo
Surveillance cameras for downtown, a new business development near Schnucks and a noise ordinance complaint against a local bar were the highlights from Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo City Council. …
Non-injury crash on Route 158 ramp at Route 3 in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 4:50 p.m. Tuesday to a vehicle rollover crash on the Route 158 exit ramp onto southbound Route 3 in Columbia. The driver was able to exit…
Vehicles stolen from Columbia dealership; attempt made at Waterloo dealership
The Columbia Police Department is investigating the theft of two vehicles from Columbia Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-RAM at 500 Admiral Weinel Boulevard late Monday night and a possible attempt two hours later at…
Motorcycle crash near Hecker
Emergency personnel responded about 1:45 p.m. Tuesday to a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle on Route 156 at L Road just west of Hecker. The Monroe County Sheriff’s…
Driver arrested after fleeing police in Columbia
A man is in custody after he failed to pull over during a traffic stop attempt by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department on Route 3 south of Columbia about 2:15…