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Bulldogs eager to defend conference crown
Last season was historic for the Waterloo High School boys basketball team. It marked the first time the program won a Mississippi Valley Conference crown — its first conference title…
Lady Tigers developing into winning program
The Dupo girls basketball team is not to be taken lightly this season, as evidenced by its 3-1 start in the early going. For several years, teams could chalk up…
Coalition tackles root causes of teen drinking
After assessing and finalizing a problem statement, the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities began analyzing root causes for the problem during its Monday meeting. The problem statement,which is based…
The first three letters | Mark’s Remarks
I love listening to Hank Hanegraff, also known as “The Bible Answer Man.” Do you listen to him? He knows it all. I am ashamed of my lack of biblical…
Eagles primed for exciting season
The Columbia High School girls basketball team returns many key pieces from a squad that finished 16-11 a season ago and won a regional championship. “This is the deepest team…
Songs4Soldiers makes holiday bright for veteran
Around the holiday season, kitchens are where families gather, cook and share countless memories. But if a kitchen isn’t a good space to gather, a home can seem incomplete. Songs4Soldiers,…
Elmore joins county board
Bob Elmore assumed his seat Monday on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, accomplishing a goal that was set while working at last year’s Monroe County Fair. Elmore, a Republican,…
Rohlfing looks forward to new role as sheriff
There’s a new sheriff in town. Neal Rohlfing took over as Monroe County sheriff this week, replacing Dan Kelley, who retired Nov. 30 after 32 years in office. Following his…
WHS athletes among all-conference selections
Fall sports teams at Waterloo High School enjoyed success in 2014, with the soccer team winning a regional title, the football team reaching the playoffs and cross country runners making…
Cecena remembered as part of Rose Bowl float
A local girl who lost her life in a 2012 car crash will be remembered in an incredibly unique and prominent way this holiday season. The name Abby Cecena is…