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FCA unites student-athletes in faith
When Gibault’s Logan Doerr scored the key goal during Friday’s sectional title game against Triad, his achievement came from rigorous training and endurance built through many performances. Any athlete at…
Read MoreLohman enjoys new district position
A lot of dominoes fell at once for the Waterloo School District last year. The entire community suffered the tragic and unexpected loss of a Waterloo High School student. The…
Read MoreMini Mozarts instills early passion for music
Three little ones gathered in a circle around teacher Suzanne Haubein recently as she navigated them to the start of their music lesson. “OK, why don’t we start out with…
Read MoreValmeyer student thankful for Lions donation
Valmeyer Elementary student Jordan Schilling faces an obstacle preventing him from doing many of the activities his classmates take for granted. For a while, the visually impaired 11-year-old didn’t even…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board OKs budget
Waterloo schools will now have an idea of the revenues they will receive for the 2017-18 school year after the school board passed a budget Monday night. The district estimates…
Read MoreDrug coalition planning events
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug Free Communities, which returned from summer break Monday at the Monroe County YMCA, welcomed a fresh face. Coalition secretary Gary Most introduced Sarah Giglotto,…
Read MoreZahnow principal honored
Zahnow Elementary principal Mary Gardner is said to know each and every one of the school’s students and staff by name. She is described by teachers as a motivator, appreciative…
Read MoreSchool enrollment a mixed bag
Summer break ended seemingly as swiftly as it began, and the 2017-18 school year brings new lessons and opportunities, along with the annual enrollment numbers. Some local schools show an…
Read MoreGibault FFA looks to sprout alfalfa
A new Gibault Catholic High School project is beginning to germinate, and the FFA chapter is leading the charge. Roundup ready alfalfa will sprout next spring east of the school’s…
Read MoreMixed local reaction to school funding bill
Area schools need not worry any longer about receiving state funding for the 2017-18 school year after Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a new school funding formula into law on Thursday.…
Read MoreWHS Legacy Society to induct newest class
The Waterloo High School Legacy Society announced its 2017 Legacy Wall inductees, with an open house date of Sept. 14 set to honor them. This is the fifth year of…
Read MoreNew Columbia FFA advisor is familiar face
The Columbia School Board acted swiftly in approving the hire of a new Columbia FFA advisor following the departure of Courtney Gerstenecker to Webster County High School in Dixon, Ky.…
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