School
Compelled to teach
After a 30-year career with the school district, Kara Lavoie stepped away from Gardner Elementary in Waterloo recently, leaving a legacy of passion for her students and positivity amongst coworkers.…
Read MoreTa-ta to Tullis
Columbia Middle School teacher Mark Tullis retired at the close of the 2023-24 academic year, marking the end of a 34-year-long career full of pranks, performance and improvement for both…
Read MoreConflict over Red Bud school project
A disagreement between the Red Bud School District and Regional Office of Education could soon be settled in court as each party argues over whether or not a recent renovation…
Read MoreHot Rodders revving up
Waterloo High School students interested in automotives have seen strong performances in competitions like in many other years, with one group of young women cutting it close as they qualify…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board member resigns
The Waterloo School Board’s final meeting of the academic year saw a number of typical agenda items but was sharply punctuated when one board member announced he would be stepping…
Read MoreRegular matters for Columbia School Board
The Columbia School Board closed out the academic year with a relatively brief meeting, dealing with a handful of procedural action items while looking back fondly on the school year.…
Read MoreNational honor for Dupo AFJROTC
The Air Force Junior ROTC unit at Dupo High School, which also involves Columbia High School students, has soared to new heights, achieving the prestigious Distinguished Unit Award with Merit for…
Read MoreDupo native to lead Blackburn College
A Dupo native was recently named the 20th president of Blackburn College in Carlinville. Larry K. Lee is currently vice president for finance and administration at St. Cloud State University.…
Read MoreFire call at Gardner Elementary
The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday to Gardner Elementary School for the report of a haze in the building and a smell of smoke. Three maintenance…
Read MoreRiding into Sunset Tint Shop
With the close of the school year, Monroe County startUP has selected a new Entrepreneur of the Year, a Columbia High School junior offering a unique car customizing service. Jacob…
Read MoreMathes mastering auto maintenance
A Waterloo High School graduate with a passion for automotive work has seen great success in recent competitions and will soon be competing at the national level. After taking first…
Read MoreFriday scare at Gardner
Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian Charron has since sought to clear the air following a Friday morning incident at one of the elementary schools that prompted immediate response from several…
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