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WHS Hot Rodders zoom to nationals
Even though the pandemic put a glitch in their plans, Waterloo High School students finally got their chance to compete in a Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Competition, six of which…
Read MoreColumbia School Board settles
Months after the Columbia School Board unanimously voted not to extend the current middle school assistant principal’s contract, new information has come to light. Still, questions remain. Agreement revealed Via…
Read MoreAll about variety at WHS art show
This week, the Waterloo High School library is doubling as an art gallery for the annual art show. In the process, WHS art students whose work is featured provide their…
Read MoreROE superintendent seeks new assistant
Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis addressed the Monroe County Board on Monday morning with a request to add another assistant superintendent position at Regional Office of Education 45. ROE…
Read MoreSkills that pay the bills
It was quite an eventful weekend for local students who participated at the statewide SkillsUSA competition in Peoria. Career Center of Southern Illinois student Dawson Goldschmidt of Valmeyer took first…
Read MoreAnother impressive year for startUP
Recently, Monroe County startUP students saw the two most anticipated parts of the year – the announcement of entrepreneur of the year and the annual trade show. Kambrie Cooper, the…
Read MoreWaterloo school board talks finances
The Waterloo School Board’s April meeting kicked off with a public hearing for the amended fiscal year 2021-22 budget. Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian Charron highlighted a few main changes…
Read MoreWaterloo FFA to see fresh face
Not too long ago, Elaine Rudolphi was attending numerous conferences as a member of the Olney FFA. Now, she will be joining the Waterloo FFA next academic year as the…
Read MoreColumbia School Board comings and goings
A number of new hires and updates were presented to the Columbia School Board at last Wednesday’s meeting, but this did not stop ongoing issues from taking center stage. Assistant…
Read MoreGerman students arrive in Columbia
High school students from Gedern, Germany, began a three-week visit to Columbia, Gedern’s Sister City, arriving to a welcoming party on Monday afternoon. Columbia High School German teacher Taylor Nickerson…
Read MoreGibault student loves the stage
Since she was 2, Gibault Catholic High School junior Caroline Geringer has not been a stranger to the stage. Now, she is making a name for herself beyond the St.…
Read MoreCHS raises funds through Dixie Grace
As freshman class president at Columbia High School, Ava Denison wanted a fresh fundraising idea. She and CHS freshman class vice president Addison Butler found this through collaborating with Dixie…
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