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Book talk in Columbia
The Columbia School Board’s monthly meeting on Thursday was notably dominated by a number of speakers looking to address a recently-decided library policy. Among the unusually large crowd that filled…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board has 4 for 3 seats
Voters in Waterloo will be deciding on a fairly competitive race among the Waterloo School Board. The ballot features three incumbents – Neil Giffhorn, John Caupert and James Yaekel –…
Read MoreGibault president departs
Gibault Catholic High School will have someone new stepping in as one of its two administrative leads next year, as it was recently announced that the school’s first president is…
Read MoreWHS hosting country stars for benefit concert
By SADIE WYRICK In an exclusive interview with Waterloo High School students, country music singer Craig Campbell expressed his excitement to help raise money with friend Adam Wainwright for local…
Read MoreMusic for a mission at WHS
By CHLOE STELLHORN and LACEY THOMAS For the Republic-Times Country music star Craig Campbell and former St. Louis Cardinals legend-turned-singer Adam Wainwright are set to perform two shows at Waterloo…
Read MoreYoung Falcons learn to ride
A group of young students at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Waterloo were treated to a pleasant surprise Feb. 28 as the school received a donation of training…
Read MorePrison for bilking Dupo schools
A judge on Thursday sentenced a Waterloo woman to 15 months in federal prison and 12 months in community confinement for embezzling more than $135,000 from Dupo Community Unit School…
Read MoreWHS Speech Team stars at state
A group of Waterloo High School students specializing in public speaking and performance have had some great competitive showings this year, rounding out the season strong at state as the…
Read MorePrison for bilking bookkeeper
A Valmeyer woman charged for the theft of funds at two area school districts was sentenced Friday in connection with a 2023 charge stemming from her employment with the Columbia…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board meets
The Waterloo School Board met Monday night to discuss a number of smaller items such as adjustments to bleacher replacements at the junior high and next year’s school calendar, though…
Read MoreWHS speech team wins sectional
The Waterloo High School speech team won a sectional championship Saturday at Belleville West, placing first in multiple events. The team is coached by John Rickert. Waterloo won the Performance…
Read MoreCHS combats construction costs
Columbia High School has been in the midst of major construction for the past few months – with planning for the project stretching back at least two years – in…
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