Castelli heading to Smithton
The Columbia School Board approved the resignation of assistant superintendent Courtney Castelli at Thursday’s meeting.
Castelli, whose resignation is effective June 30, has accepted a...
Rave reviews for 5Kave
The first-ever 5Kave run in the Valmeyer caves at Rock City earned rave reviews and thousands of dollars for the Monroe County startUP program.
“It...
Collmeyer warmed hearts
Known as one of the most generous members of the community, Wayne Collmeyer died Friday from injuries sustained while volunteering late last year.
Collmeyer’s children,...
Valmeyer School District seeks rule change
For the second consecutive municipal election, voters in Valmeyer have the opportunity to vote on a referendum.
This time, the Valmeyer School District is seeking...
Reflecting on a year of COVID
On March 16, 2020, Gov. JB Pritzker announced that all gatherings of 50 or more people must be canceled, closing schools and many businesses...
WHS Speech Team set records
The Waterloo High School Speech Team set records collectively and individually last weekend at the Illinois High School Association state tournament last weekend.
Coached by...
Kish retiring after half century
Mike Kish announced last week he is retiring after roughly 50 years of working at Immaculate Conception School in Columbia.
“I have absolutely no real...
End of snow days in Columbia?
The Columbia School District may no longer have snow days after this year, depending on what Superintendent Chris Grode recommends after examining the issue...
Waterloo School Board OKs in-person; turf work
The Waterloo School Board approved a plan at its meeting Monday night to bring the most students physically back to school since the pandemic began...
Record showing for WHS Speech Team
The Waterloo High School Speech Team will have students compete in a record eight individual events at the IHSA state competition following another excellent...
Local high school students on impeachment
The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump concluded Saturday, with Trump once again being acquitted of the charges leveled against him.
The House...
Longtime school custodian retires
For Faye Mudd, serving in the Waterloo School District has been a lifelong passion.
“I’ve worked for the school ever since I was little bitty,”...