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Stage set for thrilling rivalry football clash
For the first time in several years, rivals Waterloo and Columbia will meet on the football field with both teams seeking their first win. The Bulldogs and Eagles each suffered…
Larson ready to serve Waterloo Chamber
Kimberly Larson brings six years’ experience from previous chamber of commerce leadership roles as she prepares to take on the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce executive director position. But the St.…
Marquardts honored for 4-H involvement
Perhaps not as widely known as some Monroe County 4-H volunteers, Joe and Sharon Marquardt gave their hearts to serving as leaders in the program for many years. The Valmeyer…
Election process starting for 2018
Those planning to run for various county offices up for election in November 2018 will begin circulating petitions for their candidacy starting Tuesday. Candidate forms are currently available at the…
‘Ideas Over Beers’ event brews ingenuity
Dr. Birton Cowden, a Hecker native, surveyed the crowd Thursday night at Stubborn German Brewing in Waterloo, microphone in hand. Everyone from well-known business owners to budding entrepreneurs sat around…
WHS Legacy Society to induct newest class
The Waterloo High School Legacy Society announced its 2017 Legacy Wall inductees, with an open house date of Sept. 14 set to honor them. This is the fifth year of…
Charges filed following fight outside tavern
A 22-year-old man has been charged with multiple felonies and an arrest warrant has been issued for another man in connection with an Aug. 10 altercation that occurred outside of…
Police Blotter | 8/23/2017
(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…
Eagles clipped at home by Morton in OT, 40-37
The season opener for Columbia football ended with a stunning home defeat at the hands of Morton in overtime on Friday night, 40-37. The Eagles jumped out in front in…
Bulldogs drop season opener to Herrin, 28-21
The season opener for Waterloo High School ended with a disappointing 28-21 loss at home to Herrin. Things started off promising for the Bulldogs with a quick score in the…