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Thefts from unlocked vehicles in Columbia
The Columbia Police Department is investigating multiple reports of thefts from motor vehicles in town. The vehicle break-ins occurred between 10:30 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday, police said. There…
New disc golf course starts to gain traction, regulars
Waterloo’s disc golf course at Konarcik Park opened July 4 and is making an impression on the greater St. Louis area. The 18-hole, par-58 course has attracted players from all…
Wednesday afternoon vehicle crashes
There were four vehicle crashes reported within an hour late Wednesday afternoon, none of which resulted in serious injuries. Columbia police and fire departments, along with Mehlville Fire Department and…
Optimist bull ride another amazing success
A record-setting crowd poured into the Monroe County Fairgrounds on Saturday night to enjoy the fifth annual Waterloo Optimist Club CBR Blue Army Bull Bash. The event is named after…
County board receives good news on levees
The Monroe County Board heard good news on work to restore flood protection to the three-county area adjacent to the Mississippi River. This concerned potential cost savings on a section…
Waterloo School Board OKs budget
The Waterloo School Board started Monday night’s meeting with a public hearing to discuss the 2015-16 fiscal year budget. For the year, the district will be operating with an unbalanced…
County corn harvest is ‘very variable’
Combines are on the move again throughout Monroe County as farmers harvest this year’s corn crop. Farming is not a guaranteed path to wealth. Each year, there are more variables…
Diabetes fails to slow down Waterloo triathlete
Competing in a triathlon isn’t for the faint of heart. They are grueling, miles-long races that combine three major cardiovascular activities: swimming, biking and running. The most famous triathlons are…
WHS Legacy Society selects distinguished honorees
The Waterloo High School Legacy Society will honor five five distinguished graduates on the Legacy Wall with an open house and reception to take place Thursday, Oct. 8, from 6:30…
Police Blotter | 9/16/2015
(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…