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Local schools among tops in state
The Waterloo and Columbia school districts rank among the best in the state in student proficiency, according to Illinois State Report Card data. In Waterloo, 61.6 percent of students scored…
New program forms future machinists
Southwestern Illinois College and Red Bud High School have joined to train for a well-paying profession in great demand. RBHS has become an extension of SWIC’s precision machining technology program.…
Waterloo OKs tax levy increase
With two aldermen voting against, the Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved an ordinance levying slightly more taxes for the current fiscal year than the year prior. A total…
WFD responds to call at Sonic
The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 7 p.m. Tuesday to a call at Sonic, 847 North Market Street. There were reports of smoke inside due to a possible electrical fire…
CPD investigating Southwoods Center thefts
Columbia police are working with Missouri law enforcement agencies to investigate a string of thefts involving vehicles and trailers over the Thanksgiving holiday. Columbia Car Care Center, located at 287…
Waterloo Santa Float set to ride
The ever-popular Santa Float will again make its way through Waterloo, bringing gifts and holiday cheer to all. The float runs Dec. 14-23 and will visit each neighborhood twice. The…
The legend of Red Lehr
When he was 5 years old, David “Red” Lehr made his onstage debut when he stepped on top of an orange crate to play trombone in his father’s local band…
There’s a new gas station in Waterloo
The Amoco gas station and convenience store at the former home of Wayne’s One Stop in Waterloo is set to open this week. Managing Partner Rusty Baker said the establishment…
City mulling future of Waterloo Commons
The Waterloo City Council is deciding whether to extend the length of a business district created as part of the relocation of Schnucks several years ago. An ordinance establishing a…
Segobiano bids Columbia farewell
For 27 consecutive years, Columbia Superintendent of Schools Gina Segobiano has attended monthly school board meetings. She has ran 200 of those as superintendent. Last Wednesday marked the last time…