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Local high schools score well on ACT
The state’s average composite ACT score for 2016 graduates came out to 20.8 — about one point lower than Monroe County schools — as schools move to SAT testing for…
Read MoreGibault: 50 years of innovative education
Gibault Catholic High School’s name comes from Father Pierre Gibault because of his influence on the southern Illinois region in the late 1700s. However, Gibault’s 50-year legacy comes from students,…
Read MoreExchange students enjoyed stay in Waterloo
Even though Liska Horstmann, 17, only spent a month in Waterloo, she experienced more of the area than some will in a year’s time. Horstmann is one of two students…
Read MoreSchool supply drives help those in need
Cassandra Crowe received birthday gifts from her family that everyone covets — money. That money may have been enough for a shopping spree. It may have been enough for several…
Read MoreBrazil becomes second home for Gutknecht
Andrew Gutknecht, 18, only spent nine months in Salvador, Brazil — his first trip outside of the U.S. But anyone who talks to the Columbia resident about his experience would…
Read MoreEagle Scout project ensures those gone aren’t forgotten
Some of Monroe County’s long-gone and mostly forgotten residents were honored Tuesday at their final resting place, thanks to an Eagle Scout project that brought together individuals from several groups…
Read MoreNew Waterloo athletic director hits the ground running
Mitch North has been a Bulldog most of his life, just not of the orange-and-black variety. Even so, the Sparta native said he hopes to build off the strong infrastructure…
Read MoreColumbia actress making waves in the industry
A Columbia woman serves as the voice of a lead character in an animated family comedy set to be shown at Comic-Con International in San Diego this week. For 22-year-old…
Read MoreRedinger takes trip of a lifetime to Ecuador
The moment Hannah Redinger of Columbia stepped off the plane into Quito, Ecuador, her life was changed forever. Having raised more than $2,000 and having received 1,000 school supply donations,…
Read MoreFlashing speed limit signs provide safe reminder
New flashing speed limit signs on Fourth and Hamacher streets were recently installed in the name of safety near some key Waterloo school zones, it was learned during last week’s…
Read MoreProud Pirate: memories from a Class of 1946 grad
A lot has changed in 70 years, especially in the flood-ravaged town of Valmeyer. But the memories remain. Fred Meister of Waterloo is one of 25 graduating members of the…
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