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Valmeyer woman guilty of ID theft

A former home health personal nursing assistant from Valmeyer entered a guilty plea Thursday in federal court to charges of aggravated identity theft and access device fraud in connection to…

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Property tax bills mailed out

Property tax bills were mailed out to residents Friday, the Monroe County Board was told during its Monday morning meeting. This year, Monroe County is on track to collect about…

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Retiring superintendent Helton reflects on career

After nine years as superintendent of the Waterloo school district, Jim Helton will be saying his goodbyes at the end of the month. Helton has big plans for his retirement.…

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CFD responding to dumpster fire

The Columbia Fire Department is responding to a dumpster fire outside of Joe Boccardi’s Ristorante at 117 S. Main Street. The call came in about 7:40 p.m. Tuesday.

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Police Blotter 5/28/14

Columbia Police May 21 – William J. Goodnick, 54, of Waterloo, was arrested for DUI and improper lane usage on Bluff Road at Bottom Road. Thomas W. Buckley of Hecker…

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Eagles win regional title over Waterloo; Dupo wins sectional

  The Columbia softball team survived a late comeback by cross-county rival Waterloo in the regional final played Saturday on their home field, taking the title 3-2. In a well-played…

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Bulldogs fall in regional final, 5-1

Things started out promising for the Waterloo baseball team Saturday in the regional championship game against Mascoutah at WHS. The Bulldogs scratched across an unearned run in the top of…

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Accident outside Catholic church in Columbia

Columbia police, fire and EMS responded to Immaculate Conception Church on Palmer Road shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday Mass after a car operated by an elderly woman drove over a…

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7 Good Reasons Why You Should Be Fishing Right Now

Finally, it’s that time of year again. The waters are warming up, and the boats are out in full force. Whether your ideal fishing trip is to one of the…

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Waterloo Garden Club formed to beautify city

In an effort to beautify Waterloo for the summer and years to come, an official Waterloo Garden Club has been formed. Steve Notheisen, a Waterloo alderman and club member, said…

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