School
Suicide: what are we missing?
Since the start of school this year, the specter of suicide has struck local schools multiple times. Only weeks ago, a young high school student took his own life. This…
Read MoreCandlelight House Tour to set the holiday mood
The Waterloo High School Band Parents are bringing back their Candlelight House Tour this holiday season, and it is better than ever thanks to the support of the local business…
Read MoreCarla Edwards sues Columbia School District
Just days after the terms of the city of Columbia’s settlement with Carla Edwards were made public, her attorney filed a similar federal lawsuit against the Columbia School District. Edwards,…
Read MoreCHS grad is KSHE radio personality
Lauren Colvin can’t say for certain what led to her life-altering decision. But one day in college, as the Columbia High School graduate strolled through the parking lot of a…
Read MoreAt-risk youth in county given a second chance
When the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities asked for an early intervention program for teens, Anne King delivered. “When the coalition started, it was like, ‘Where can we focus…
Read MoreIllinois Report Card results released
The Illinois State Board of Education released the 2016 Illinois Report Card last Monday, showing PARCC results for the year, among other items. Anyone wishing to see the results for…
Read MoreColumbia School District Foundation revived
A fourth grade STEM kit, digital scorer’s table, keynote speakers — these and many other educational needs inspired the recent revival of the Columbia School District Foundation. “We are beginning…
Read MoreEtherton honored for dedication to 4-H
When asked how much longer he would volunteer for Monroe County 4-H and the University of Illinois Extension Office, Jim Etherton of Columbia didn’t hesitate in his response. “Until the…
Read MoreWaterloo custodial staff takes pride in clean schools
Jack Latchem takes as much pride in the Waterloo school district as any athlete, teacher, Bulldogs fan or student. “I don’t think anybody can find schools in any other school…
Read MoreSpring election process starting
Illinoisans anticipate a lot of excitement for the upcoming November elections with county, state and national candidates running for office. But just over the horizon are the municipal elections, which…
Read MoreSchool enrollment numbers up from last year
The 2016-17 school year shows an upward trend in student enrollment at both public and private schools in the area. Waterloo For the Waterloo school district, enrollment totalled 2,694 on…
Read MoreCHS senior graduates from Army boot camp
Morgan Hutchinson had a busy summer. While her friends worked and played, Morgan participated in the U.S. Army split training option, which means she spent the summer before her senior…
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