Ryterski reaches career coda

Columbia High School Music Director Craig Ryterski is entering the coda of his career. After 28 years of teaching music at CHS, he will retire on June 2.  “I’m enjoying…

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Waterloo School Board receives updates

The Waterloo School Board heard updates on ongoing district construction projects, graduation plans and this year’s budget at its monthly meeting Monday night.  The most notable construction update concerned the…

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Shortage causing school bus troubles

The Waterloo School District is gradually returning to pre-pandemic normalcy, but one aspect of the education process continues to feel the effects of the novel coronavirus — transportation.  Cynthia French,…

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Schools plan for federal funds

Monroe County’s school districts are preparing to spend the third and largest wave of federal funding aimed at helping students cope with the pandemic.  Gov. JB Pritzker announced March 31…

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Castelli heading to Smithton

The Columbia School Board approved the resignation of assistant superintendent Courtney Castelli at Thursday’s meeting.  Castelli, whose resignation is effective June 30, has accepted a position as superintendent in the…

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Rave reviews for 5Kave

The first-ever 5Kave run in the Valmeyer caves at Rock City earned rave reviews and thousands of dollars for the Monroe County startUP program.  “It was really a tremendous success,”…

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Collmeyer warmed hearts

Known as one of the most generous members of the community, Wayne Collmeyer died Friday from injuries sustained while volunteering late last year. Collmeyer’s children, Andrea Kuergeleis and Matthew and…

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