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Nothin’ but love for Monroe County Fair

With numerous funnel cakes eaten, dozens of cars crushed and countless pairs of boots covered in – hopefully – mud, the Monroe County Fair has once again come to a…

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Artistic salute goes national

A young Waterloo artist recently received first place in a national art competition thanks to his illustration meant to celebrate United States military veterans and the service they perform for…

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4-H honor for Marquardt

A local 4-H volunteer with a lengthy history both as a student and leader in the organization will soon be honored with an alumni award, recognizing the time and energy…

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Cleaning with pride

It’s a difficult job to keep a school clean for the many children who wander through the halls or study in the classrooms each day. Janet Hergenroeder took great pleasure…

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Testing swap for high schoolers

The Illinois State Board of Education recently announced that students will be taking the ACT rather than the SAT for their standardized exams starting next spring. As a Capitol News…

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Columbia senior facility sued

A lawsuit was filed in Monroe County Circuit Court alleging violation of the Nursing Home Care Act by BRIA of Columbia, 253 Bradington Drive. In the suit, Rick Davis, as…

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Schreder to receive 4-H honor

Kevin Schreder has been selected as the 2024 Monroe County 4-H Hall of Fame recipient. He will be recognized at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 11 4-H has been…

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Disaster assistance for farmers

Agricultural operations in Illinois have been impacted by recent tornadoes, high winds and flooding.   The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and…

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Budnick acquires KC company

Budnick Converting, a specialty tape and foam materials converter located in Columbia, announced effective July 1 the asset purchase of Evans EVCO, a privately held materials fabricator and distributor headquartered…

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Unlocked vehicles entered, one stolen in Columbia

Police are investigating after several unlocked vehicles were unlawfully entered early Monday morning in Columbia and one such vehicle was stolen. The areas hit by multiple suspects sometime between 4…

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