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Waterloo Santa Float set to ride
The Santa Float will again make its way through Waterloo, bringing gifts and holiday cheer to all. The City of Waterloo, Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Sister Cities of PortaLoo,…
Waterloo schools seek tall tax levy
The Waterloo School District recently announced a proposed tax levy for 2024, with a notably larger request compared to last year largely due to the rising cost of labor in…
Helpers in need
A local man and his family are eagerly awaiting his chance at an organ transplant to provide a steadier future as they continue to grapple with major health complications that…
Remlok soaring again
A barred owl which suffered an injury in a Waterloo subdivision recently took to the skies once again, having made a successful recovery at the World Bird Sanctuary. Remlok, named…
County approves budget
Monroe County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein wished all in attendance of Monday’ meeting of the Monroe County Board a “Happy Fiscal New Year.” After months of discussions, the county budget for…
John Deere bridging gap for veterans
John Deere dealerships are working with the United States Department of Defense to assist military personnel as they return to civilian life, with at least one such veteran finding opportunity…
World of Corn Award for Obernagel
George Obernagel III of Waterloo was the recipient of the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s top award, the World of Corn. ICGA leaders honored Obernagel for his service to corn farmers…
Vehicle into guardrail on Bluff Road
Valmeyer Fire Department personnel assisted the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department in responding about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday to a vehicle crash into a guardrail on Bluff Road at HH Road. No…
Tuesday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 2 p.m. Tuesday to a two-vehicle crash on Veterans Parkway near West Park Drive in Columbia. All occupants involved were able to safely exit the vehicles…
Chicken coop fire near Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Fire Department responded shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday to a chicken coop on fire next to a tree on a property in the 2400 block of Falcon Place…