School
School levy OK’d, with a catch
While audience contributions to the Waterloo School Board’s tax levy public hearing Monday night were fairly limited, the matter did see a hefty amount of discussion as the board ultimately…
Read MoreMonroe County startUP running with Rudolph
Despite frigid temperatures of late, the weather looks promising for Monroe County startUP’s Reindeer Run 5K fundraiser set for this Saturday. Henry Dillenberger and Hope Schwartz, two of this year’s…
Read MoreWaterloo school tax levy talk
Gathering for its regular meeting this coming Monday evening, the Waterloo School District will hold a public hearing regarding a tax levy that is notably greater than last year’s, with…
Read MoreBody cam donation in Valmeyer
The village police department was the main point of discussion during the Nov. 18 meeting of the Valmeyer Village Board. Prior to official business, the village recognized several individuals who…
Read MoreStellar debut for WHS esports
As local athletics have had a stellar fall season, a brand new team at Waterloo High School showed similar excellence as a handful of students made their way to a…
Read MoreRenovation, vocation chat in Columbia
The Columbia School Board gathered for a brief and varied meeting last week, approving a tentative tax levy for the year and discussing a range of district concerns including the…
Read MoreEagles sports soar times 4
It’s been a truly remarkable year for Columbia High School athletics, as the school this past weekend celebrated its fourth state title, demonstrating exceptional skill, determination and talent among its…
Read MoreTopics galore for Waterloo School Board
The future of Waterloo Junior High School continued to be a major topic of conversation for the Waterloo School Board at its latest monthly meeting held Monday, with discussion also…
Read MoreWJHS tour shows trouble
The Waterloo School District hosted two tours of Waterloo Junior High School last week to encourage feedback from community members regarding the future of the aging facility. With notably small…
Read MoreFair report card locally
The Illinois State Board of Education last week published the annual Illinois Report Card, with Monroe County’s school districts showing generally strong performance while stumbling in some areas seemingly due…
Read MoreTeen mental health pep talk
A number of local schools recently hosted public speaker Brittany Richmond as part of their celebration of Red Ribbon Week. Brought in thanks to the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free…
Read MoreInput sought on WJHS future
The Waterloo School District is hosting tours of Waterloo Junior High School and accepting public feedback over the coming days to give the community a chance to help determine the…
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