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Bilking bookkeeper charged
A former bookkeeper for the Columbia school district was charged late last week with three felonies in connection with the theft of thousands in funds while in her position with…
Read MoreFormer bookkeeper charged with theft from Columbia school district
A former bookkeeper for the Columbia school district was charged this week with three felonies in connection with the theft of funds while in her position with the district. Columbia…
Read MoreMcDermott engineers a career
With nearly three decades worth of teaching behind him and numerous students left better off thanks to a commitment to education, Richard McDermott is stepping away from Waterloo High School…
Read MoreStrong finish for CCSI grad
Recent Career Center of Southern Illinois graduate Cody Strong of Red Bud put the school back in the winner’s circle during the SkillsUSA national competition last month. Strong, who won…
Read MoreSo long, startUP leader
Over the last seven years, dozens of students have participated in Monroe County startUP, developing their entrepreneurial skills with guidance from program facilitator Jamie Matthews. Moving ahead, Monroe County startUP…
Read MoreGender issue divides further
The Waterloo School Board saw another board meeting Monday with turnout comparable to its March meeting, with the community once again impassioned about transgender students accessing gendered bathrooms at Waterloo…
Read MoreValmeyer treasure retires
After 40 years with the school district, a familiar and beloved face at the Valmeyer school is finally saying goodbye. With four decades spent working in the grade school office,…
Read MoreWaterloo School District again responds to gender policy concerns
The Waterloo School District early Friday morning released a statement concerning its recently established gender identity and bathroom policy, responding to concerns expressed by some in the district and explaining…
Read MoreCounty board hears about truancy
Monroe-Randolph Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis discussed “rampant” truancy in the bi-county area during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. While no extra funding will be…
Read MoreParking, budget buzz in Columbia
The Columbia School Board approved its newly amended budget for the current year at the latest monthly meeting, with other items of discussion centering largely on district projects and regular…
Read MoreGender policy still an issue
As students in Monroe County enjoy their summer vacation, many in the Waterloo school district are still left grappling with controversy surrounding the district’s new gender identity and bathroom policy…
Read MoreRetiring teacher fulfills dream
Following 34 years of dedicated education at Parkview Elementary in Columbia, a much loved teacher is leaving the school to see where the future takes her. Karen Dent started at…
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