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Columbia welcomes faculty kids
The Columbia School Board met for its first meeting of the year last Thursday, and though there was little on the agenda, the sole action item wound up dominating much…
Read MoreYear closes calm for Columbia schools
It was a somewhat uneventful Thursday evening for the Columbia School Board at its final regular meeting of the year, though the meeting did include ample discussion concerning strategic planning…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board OKs tax levy
For the first time in several months, the regular Waterloo School Board meeting took place in the high school library rather than the auditorium, with discussion centering chiefly on the…
Read MorePlethora of topics for school board
The Waterloo School Board met Nov. 20 for its monthly meeting, with several individuals addressing the board and later discussion turning to the district’s recent performance and various action items.…
Read MoreCHS expansion on the horizon
From the results of the latest Illinois State Board of Education report card to the anticipated Columbia High School renovation project which is growing increasingly visible on the horizon, the…
Read MoreWHS principal departs
It was recently announced that Waterloo High School Principal Lori Costello will be stepping away from the school as she takes over the role of regional superintendent of schools for…
Read MoreWaterloo FFA takes national stage
The Waterloo FFA chapter has had much to celebrate lately, being represented beyond the state level at last week’s National FFA Convention in Indianapolis thanks to an FFA Creed Speaking…
Read MoreState report card solid for locals
The Illinois Report Card, an overview of school performance throughout the state compiled by the Illinois State Board of Education, was publicly released Monday. While the past two report cards…
Read MoreFall financials for Columbia schools
It was a generally quiet meeting for the Columbia School Board on Thursday, with the October meeting centering mainly around discussion topics – though the board did approve a bid…
Read MoreMore potty talk for Waterloo School Board
Monday saw yet another meeting for the Waterloo School Board featuring talk about the district’s gender identity and bathroom policy, though other items also received attention. Following a 45-minute delay…
Read MoreWHS Legacy Wall adds new members
The Waterloo Legacy Society has announced the newest members of its Waterloo High School Legacy Wall. During a Nov. 7 ceremony in the WHS auditorium, Darryll Beard, DMD (Class of…
Read MoreWHS ag teacher gets grant
A local FFA adviser and agriculture teacher recently received a substantial grant in recognition of her exceptional work in the classroom. Elaine Rudolphi moved to Waterloo quite recently, starting her…
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