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Highland wins ‘Battle of Bulldogs’ over Waterloo, 44-22

Highland is ranked fourth in the IHSA Class 5A state football rankings for a reason, and they showed why in a 44-22 victory at Waterloo on a cold and rainy…

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Waterloo schools win big from Box Tops sweepstakes

Many local families collect Box Tops off the top of food and household item boxes. These little cutouts can turn into major funding for schools when added up, and Rogers…

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Mixed results for area volleyball teams

It was an up-and-down week for local high school volleyball action, as one area team improved its conference mark while others took their lumps in weekend tournaments. Waterloo Waterloo improved…

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Waterloo Dairy Queen affected by data breach

The Waterloo Dairy Queen restaurant was among 19 Illinois locations affected by a data breach in August. Nearly 400 DQ locations nationwide had their software systems compromised, according to news…

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Waterloo tops Gibault in ‘Dig Pink’ game

  By ALAN DOOLEY The Waterloo Bulldogs varsity volleyball squad prevailed over cross-town rival Gibault in three thrilling sets Thursday night in the Gibault gymnasium. The opening round saw both…

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Two-vehicle crash at Park Street and South Library

Waterloo police responded at about 10:35 a.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash on Park Street at South Library Street. No serious injuries were being reported. A Ford Focus rear-ended a…

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Injury crash on D Road near Columbia

The Columbia Fire Department responded along with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia EMS to a two-vehicle crash with injuries at D Road near Steppig Road in Columbia. The…

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WPD investigating Rural King thefts

  The Waterloo Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a couple who allegedly stole items from Rural King in Waterloo last month. Investigators say a man…

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Rahns hope to take homebrewing to next level

Monroe Countians likely know Chris and Tammy Rahn as owners of Rahn’s Hometown Auto Repair in Waterloo. In a year or so, however, the Rahns could be known for something…

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Dupo picks up first win of season

The Dupo Tigers football team picked up its first win of the season Saturday, topping St. Louis Principia, 26-6, on the road. Principia kept the game close through much of…

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