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Nebraska man arrested in road rage incident

A Nebraska man was taken into custody following an alleged road rage incident that occurred early Sunday morning in Monroe County. Michael D. Davis, 28, of Cortland, Neb., now faces…

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Columbia police chief placed on leave

Columbia Police Chief Joe Edwards has been placed on paid administrative leave while the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department conducts an investigation into a domestic matter involving his family. Edwards was placed…

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Early voting now underway

Monroe County Clerk Dennis Knobloch announced that early voting for the March 15 primary got underway last week as scheduled following previous concerns about a possible delay. Early voting, by…

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Girls bowlers roll well at regional

Local high school girls bowling teams competed in the Columbia Regional at West Park Bowl on Saturday with a common goal of reaching the sectional round. For Waterloo, that goal…

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Cheerleading success continues in Monroe County

While neither squad hoisted the top trophy at this year’s Illinois High School Association state cheerleading competition in Bloomington, both Columbia and Waterloo made Monroe County proud once again by…

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Local dog, handler competing in national event

Columbia dog handler Sue Phillips and her miniature schnauzer, Rudi, are headed to the big show — the Westminster Agility Championship, held annually in conjunction with the Westminster Kennel Club…

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Main Street Abbey plans taking shape

Nearly 50 people packed the back room of Aunt Maggie’s on Main in Columbia  Monday to hear the latest on plans to convert the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, convent…

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Police Blotter | 2/3/2016

(Editor’s note: All 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…

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Fire call on Ridge Road

The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 12:30 p.m Saturday to a reported brush fire out of control in the area of 904 Ridge Road with structures nearby. Waterloo police also…

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Ice Eagles, Raging ‘Dogs to meet in playoffs again

A hockey rivalry that has gained steam over the past couple of seasons should reach a fever pitch over the next week with the Columbia Ice Eagles and Freeburg-Waterloo Raging…

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