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Waterloo paint crew hangs up its brushes
They went through thousands of gallons of paint. They painted every room of every school building on multiple occasions. They laughed, joked and watched their friendships grow more times than…
Read MoreEclipse glasses for local students safe to use
With a recent recall notice issued by Amazon for some solar eclipse glasses sold online, the Monroe-Randolph Regional Office of Education assured parents that glasses provided to local schools for…
Read MoreTeaching in India a life-changer for Mehrtens
Along with cutting through American and Indian stereotypes, Heather Mehrtens’ recent teaching experience in New Dehli helped her enjoy the most interesting facets of a foreign culture. Mehrtens, 29, faced…
Read MoreMontessori school opening in Waterloo
Though she dreamt for years of providing alternative education to children, Robin Siedle has only recently come to see that dream become a reality. “For me, it started 10 years…
Read MoreColumbia readies for school year
Columbia schools will open regardless of Illinois’ school funding situation, superintendent Dr. Gina Segobiano told the school board Thursday at Columbia High School. The usual board meeting location, Parkview Elementary,…
Read MoreBaebler Farm aims to cultivate youth
Down a stretch of country road south of Waterloo exists a vast expanse of land ripe with the potential for conservation projects and educational experiences. The land at 4022 JJ…
Read MoreSchool board talks tennis courts, teachers contract
After years of weighing repair options, cost variations and public input, the Waterloo School Board said Monday night it may have found a solution for keeping the former Waterloo High…
Read MoreStudent trip explores entrepreneurship
At the end of the school year, Monroe County CEO students had finished their small business projects and were feeling ready to take on the world. Then came an opportunity…
Read MoreChristian school being explored in county
An exploratory committee unveiled its dream of opening a cross-denominational Christian school during a public forum Thursday at the Monroe County Annex in Waterloo. “We are an exploratory committee. We…
Read MoreICS breaks ground on new school
Exactly six years to the day after breaking ground for a new church on Palmer Road in Columbia, Immaculate Conception Parish reached another milestone Saturday when Father Carl Scherrer blessed…
Read MoreRetiring Dupo principal leaves lasting impact
Retiring Bluffview Elementary principal John Bione has loved his job and the impact teachers, administrators and he have had on students. “I thought I could do more to help kids…
Read MoreColumbia parents concerned about dual credit
A few Columbia High School parents expressed disappointment with the suspension of a dual credit course during Thursday’s school board meeting. The public outcry began when CHS sent out a…
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