Gibault grad wins top startUP award
As the class chief executive officer, Reagan Herrmann put more than her fair share of work into the Monroe County startUP program.
With that effort...
New Columbia School Board members take office
The three newest Columbia School Board members were sworn in last month and have begun their first terms on the board of education.
The trio...
McDermott named assistant principal
After remaining vacant for more than a year due to lower attendance during the pandemic, the Waterloo School Board filled the assistant principal position...
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...
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...
startUP gives back to Valmeyer
The Valmeyer Village Board met in regular session April 6 to discuss upcoming projects and to hear a report about the recent 5Kave event...
Valmeyer school district measure fails by 1 vote
Every vote counts, especially in Valmeyer.
An April 6 referendum regarding a residency requirement to serve on the Valmeyer School Board failed by one vote.
That...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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,...