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Teaching in India a life-changer for Mehrtens
Along with cutting through American and Indian stereotypes, Heather Mehrtens’ recent teaching experience in New Dehli helped her enjoy the most interesting facets of a foreign culture. Mehrtens, 29, faced…
Millennials band together to serve community
A group of millennials in Monroe County will attempt to slash stereotypes and show the community that leadership can come from a myriad of ages and backgrounds. “The mission of…
Wicked Smoke brings Memphis BBQ to Waterloo
Waterloo’s newest restaurant was inspired by two former residents who desired to share their love of Memphis-style barbecue back home. Lance Kingston and Chrissy Sperduto opened Wicked Smoke Bar-B-Que at…
County hears assessment arguments
About 25 residents of the Brellinger subdivision in Columbia descended on the Monroe County Board meeting Monday to express dissatisfaction with their 2016 property tax assessments. The concerned residents, led…
Montessori school opening in Waterloo
Though she dreamt for years of providing alternative education to children, Robin Siedle has only recently come to see that dream become a reality. “For me, it started 10 years…
Upcoming eclipse drawing local interest
The date of the total solar eclipse, Aug. 21, is fast approaching, as Monroe County residents scramble to find safety glasses and make plans for viewing the event. A total…
Police Blotter | 8/2/2017
(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…
Motorcycle chase ends in arrest
A Waterloo man was taken into custody early Sunday after leading police on a high-speed chase on his motorcycle before crashing in the county. Ethan A. Green, 21, of Waterloo,…
Graffiti reported at Metter Park in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating multiple reports of spray-painted graffiti in the area of Metter Park that occurred over the weekend. At about 7:45 p.m. Friday, officers responded to Metter Park…
Saturday morning crash in Waterloo
Police, fire and EMS personnel responded about 6:30 a.m. Saturday to a two-vehicle crash requiring extrication on Route 3 south of Vandebrook Drive in Waterloo. The vehicles involved were a…