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Monroe County Agriculture Literacy Coalition formed
There is a great opportunity to show students and teachers the value and vastness of the agricultural economy in Monroe County. “Agriculture in the Classroom” is regarded as a refreshing…
Read MoreWaterloo schools receive state technology loan
The Illinois State Board of Education announced last week the selection of 22 school districts from across Illinois, including Waterloo, to receive funds from the School Technology Revolving Loan Program.…
Read MoreWHS hosts education funding committee
A wide range of leaders from across the state met Monday afternoon at Waterloo High School to discuss the condition of education funding. The meeting, hosted in the auditorium, was…
Read MoreColumbia schools testing newly developed safety app
In an effort to reduce police response time during “active shooter” school shootings, developers of a new application for mobile devices explained their product during a demonstration in Columbia. Columbia…
Read MoreSchool board to discuss new WHS principal
The Waterloo Board of Education was set to meet Wednesday in a special closed section to discuss the employment of a new Waterloo High School principal after current principal Brian…
Read MoreWinter weather shutdown in Monroe County
The winter storm arrived as predicted on Sunday, dropping nine inches of snowfall and more to most areas of the Republic-Times readership area and a smattering of light snow continuing…
Read MoreColumbia school board approves 2013 tax levy
The Columbia Board of Education approved the 2013 tax levy adoption and recognized several student, coach and teacher achievements at the Dec. 19 meeting. At the Nov. 20 meeting, the…
Read MoreColumbia police, schools brighten holidays for others
Every year since 2004, Columbia Police Department’s Family Assistance Program plays Santa Claus to a number of local families, brightening their holidays with the help of generous youth in the…
Read MoreFirst WHS Legacy Wall reflects and inspires
Plaques honoring five distinguished graduates are on display in the hallway of Waterloo High School, meant to reflect a great academic history while also inspiring future greatness. The recently formed…
Read MoreWaterloo school secretary retiring after 20 years
Longtime Waterloo school secretary Waleah Lich is retiring Friday from a position that is near and dear to her heart. “All this is hard for me, because I love my…
Read MoreMadrigal Christmas Dinner an annual tradition at WHS
Although it was postponed for a week, Waterloo High School’s annual Madrigal Christmas Dinner entertained hundreds of audience members this past weekend. The dinner was originally scheduled for Dec. 7…
Read MoreCharron selected as next Waterloo school superintendent
By a 5-2 vote on Monday night, the Waterloo School Board approved the selection of Waterloo High School principal Brian Charron as the successor to retiring district superintendent James Helton…
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