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Columbia moves forward on Perandoe exit
Over the course of the next year, change is likely for the Perandoe Special Education District. The cooperative, comprised of several school districts in Monroe and Randolph counties including Columbia,…
Read MoreCharron takes over as new superintendent
Brian Charron has only been in his new role as Waterloo superintendent of schools for a little more than a week but is already getting a taste for what the…
Read MoreColumbia School Board amends 2014 budget
At the June meeting of the Columbia School Board, the meeting began with a public hearing to present an amended 2014 budget. Superintendent Gina Segobiano said that whenever an area…
Read MoreSchool board hires teachers, OKs contracts
Correction: The board rescinded the June 5 motion awarding WHS east concession stand bid with restroom to Nevois Construction in the amount of $165,641. At a brief meeting Monday night,…
Read MoreWHS grads achieve 13 years of perfect school attendance
Going to school for 13 years — a total of nearly 2,300 days — without missing a single day is a rare and dedicated feat. For the Waterloo school district,…
Read MoreRetiring superintendent Helton reflects on career
After nine years as superintendent of the Waterloo school district, Jim Helton will be saying his goodbyes at the end of the month. Helton has big plans for his retirement.…
Read MoreSafety training, funding for Waterloo schools
On April 28, the Waterloo School District hosted its second district-wide safety drill, which has been expanded to include intruder drills. Though the specifics of the drill were not revealed…
Read MoreColumbia School Board debates special ed program
The Columbia School Board on Thursday discussed whether or not to continue special education services through the Perandoe School District or looking into operating the district’s own program. Superintendent Gina…
Read MoreMyers, Tuttle are CHS prom royalty
The Columbia High School Prom took place Saturday at The Falls. This year’s theme was “Arabian Nights.” Cory Myers and Hollie Tuttle were crowned king and queen of this year’s…
Read MoreWaterloo approves new teachers, assistant principals
The Waterloo Board of Education approved the consideration to employ several new teachers and two new assistant high school principals at its Monday evening meeting. Alan Guehne and Christine Osterhage…
Read MoreMonroe County students compete in AgriScience Expo
The AgriScience Expo, sponsored by the Monroe County Farm Bureau Foundation and University of Illinois Extension, was held April 5 at the Monroe County Annex in Waterloo. The top three…
Read MoreCharges pending in WHS phone hoax
Two Waterloo High School students may be charged with criminal offenses following a Thursday evening phone prank. The Waterloo Police Department plans to submit paperwork to the Monroe County State’s…
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