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Sex ed standards debate simmers
Illinois House of Representatives recently presented the possibility of the state’s comprehensive sex education standards becoming mandatory. While House Bill 5188 failed to make it to a vote before the…
Gibault mission trip raising funds
With another spring semester at Gibault Catholic High School, senior projects are on the horizon, and a handful of students are currently working to gather funds for their planned mission…
Future CHS renovations planned
The Columbia School District has been addressing the very early stages of a project that could see Columbia High School receiving major renovations in the next few years. The project…
Powell retires from St. Augustine
Members of St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church in Hecker recently said goodbye to their parish secretary of 23 years. Joan Powell started her long-time position at St. Augustine in…
More time for splash pad?
The Waterloo Park District could be getting more time to put together its long-awaited splash pad thanks to a possible extension on a state grant for the project. Waterloo Park…
Columbia hones in on home rule
Consideration of Columbia becoming a “home rule” municipality continued during Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council. Home rule cities are able to operate with greater flexibility as they are not…
Gregson named hospital CAO
Red Bud Regional Hospital has named Jennifer Gregson as the hospital’s chief administrative officer. Gregson has been with Red Bud Regional Hospital for 18 years and has been serving as…
Queen winner’s number was in the cards
For Queen of Hearts winner Sam Houston, the lucky card number he chose last Tuesday was a foregone conclusion. Houston chose card 28, revealing the Queen and winning a final…
Small biz blues in Columbia?
For Bryan Scott, his goal of the past nine years to operate a small business in Columbia went down the drain last week. “My dreams of opening The Truck Stop…
Teacher shortage hits home
A shortage of teachers has left schools in many parts of the country scrambling to fill positions and meet student needs however they can, and schools in Monroe County are…