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Waterloo soccer heading to state

The Waterloo High School soccer team is in the final four. The Bulldogs defeated Springfield, 3-0, on Tuesday night in the Jacksonville Super-Sectional to clinch a spot in the IHSA…

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Police Blotter | 10/28/2015

(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…

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Eagles edge Breese Central for playoff win

Another one-point win over Breese Central gave Columbia its first win of the IHSA Class 4A state football playoffs on Saturday. The Eagles offense was able to run out the…

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Single-vehicle crash on Route 156

Valmeyer Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle crash on in the 2200 area of Route 156 Friday at about 3:30 p.m. The driver is complaining of lower back pain.

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Pence enters guilty plea

Garrett Lee Pence, 36, of Granite City, entered a negotiated plea of guilty last Wednesday in Monroe County Circuit Court to a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery in connection with…

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Waterloo juniors proud to wear orange and black

High school sports teams are constantly changing. Seniors leave and freshmen come in to take their place. Waterloo’s boys soccer team gained something else entirely. The Bulldogs welcomed four capable…

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Rickey throw-in a valuable weapon

During a Columbia soccer game, it’s rare to witness the team lose. They’ve only done that once all season. Another rarity in the sport comes courtesy of senior Sean Rickey.…

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Dog park set to open this spring

Dogs can soon rejoice, as the sidewalk won’t have to be their only option for exercise for too much longer in Waterloo. The dog park in Lakeview Park won’t be…

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Columbia seeks input on bottom development

Columbia residents are being asked to levy their opinions on which of four options for potential development of the American Bottom they would prefer. The first concept favors developing the…

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Waterloo City Council amends parking rules

The Waterloo City Council conducted its third regular meeting of the month Monday night at City Hall, approving a couple of agenda items. Aldermen approved an amendment to the city’s…

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