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Belt legacy felt among local Democrats

Although she has not served as an officer in more than two years, the work Jeannine Belt did during her time on the Monroe County Democratic Central Committee is still…

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Farmers upbeat about wheat

Monroe County farmers are pleasantly surprised by the results of this year’s wheat harvest considering the circumstances. The wheat being harvested in recent days has been hampered by rain essentially…

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Pool vote in 2021?

Efforts to bring a public pool back to Waterloo are continuing, with the organization leading that charge aiming to have a bond referendum on the ballot in 2021.  “It’s more…

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Waterloo buys water plant land

Waterloo made a big step in the future of its water service last week by purchasing land for a new water treatment plant to be built near Valmeyer. At its…

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Motorcycle crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday to a motorcycle crash on the northbound exit ramp onto Route 3 from Route 158 in Columbia. The driver of the 2006…

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Police Blotter | 7-3-19

(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…

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Fatal crash on Route 3 in Columbia

A Missouri man died from injuries sustained in a Tuesday morning crash on Route 3 in Columbia. Emergency personnel responded shortly after 10:30 a.m. to a two-vehicle crash on Route…

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Stolen vehicle, eluding police charges in Columbia

A Belleville man driving a car reported stolen elsewhere was arrested early Friday morning after fleeing a traffic stop in Columbia. About 3 a.m., a Columbia police officer attempted to…

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Waterloo house destroyed by fire

A fully engulfed house fire left personnel from several area departments scrambling and a portion of Country Club Lane just past Waterloo city limits closed early Sunday morning. A resident…

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Truck stolen in Waterloo

Waterloo police are investigating the theft this week of a black 2006 Ford F350 from the lot of Quality Collision, 1353 N. Illinois Route 3. The truck, which was parked…

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