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Eagles blast Hawks in season opener
The high school girls soccer season kicked off Monday night with all three local teams competing in the Metro Cup. Rivals Columbia and Gibault faced each other on the turf…
‘Blue Friday Friends’ honors local heroes
House of Neighborly Service began a tradition of thanking the men and women who serve as this area’s first responders and law enforcement March 3 at the HNS office in…
Schools re-examine bullying
(Editor’s note: This is part one in a series of articles addressing the issue of bullying among youth in Monroe County.) The story of Missouri teen Megan Meier’s suicide dates…
Corned beef a tasty St. Pat’s tradition at Schneider’s
Corned beef is a traditional St. Patrick’s Day delicacy. And although many partake in this festive occasion, few give much thought to the process of actually “corning” the meat. The…
WPD officer’s quick action saves life
When Waterloo police received the call about a possible opioid overdose last Tuesday afternoon, Sgt. Jay Sawyer let training be his guide. “As I was driving to the scene, I…
Chamber award winner is truly ‘from home’
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce has named Glen Lutz as the latest recipient of its coveted Community Service Award. By day, Lutz is a senior vice president at First National…
Car crashes into Waterloo gas station
Waterloo police responded shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday to U-Gas at the corner of Route 3 and Country Club Lane after a car drove through the front of the gas…
Police Blotter | 3/8/2017
(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…
Vehicle break-ins, car stolen in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in providing information following the report of three vehicle break-ins and a car stolen overnight. The stolen car is a…
Crash on Gilmore Lake Road
Emergency personnel responded about 4:15 p.m. Monday to a single vehicle crash in the area of 746 Gilmore Lake Road between Country Club Lane and Floraville Road in rural Waterloo.…