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School board delays decision on assistant superintendent hire
The Waterloo School Board delayed a decision on hiring an Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations during its special meeting held Wednesday night. Last week, the board voted 5-2 in…
Read MoreDangers of heroin, prescription drugs detailed in forum at WHS
In the 1960s TV series “Lost in Space,” a robot always warned the show’s young star when a threat appeared by saying “Danger, Will Robinson!” An estimated 125 parents, students…
Read MoreWaterloo schools to change bus policy
The Waterloo School District is holding public meetings this week for parents concerned about a new bus policy slated for implementation next school year. The first such meeting was held…
Read MoreSchool board plans for budget, retirement
Waterloo School Superintendent Jim Helton painted a gloomy picture once again for school district finances during a presentation to the Waterloo School Board on Monday night. The board also took…
Read MoreRecovering addicts tell of past drug abuse, offer help
A crowd of 75 eager listeners filled the banquet room at Bully’s Smokehouse in Columbia last Tuesday night to hear from members of St. Louis Heroin Help during a public forum sponsored by the Columbia Kiwanis Club.…
Read MoreWinter weather cancellations
As expected, a winter storm moved into the area Thursday morning, bringing with it slow and sleet that made many roads nearly impassable throughout the afternoon into late evening. No…
Read MoreContract approved for Dupo teachers
Following months of tense negotiations, a new collective bargaining agreement between Dupo’s Board of Education and Federation of Teachers and Paraprofessionals Local 1732 was approved Monday night. The two-year agreement…
Read MoreLerch receives top Waterloo Chamber honor
On the heels of receiving the prestigious Christian Service Award last year, Waterloo School District Wellness Coordinator Kelly Lerch was presented another high honor Saturday night by the Waterloo Chamber…
Read MoreLions continue commitment to be ‘knights of the blind’
With research showing as many as one in four school-aged children suffering from vision problems, the Waterloo Lions are doing their part locally to keep up with the club’s national…
Read MoreDavis steps in as new regional superintendent
Following Dr. Marc Kiehna’s retirement, new Regional Superintendent Kelton Davis looks forward to his new role and the quest for continuous improvement and success in education for Monroe and Randolph…
Read MoreDupo teachers, school board at impasse on contract
An impasse has been declared as part of negotiations between Dupo teachers and the district Board of Education on a new teachers contract. The teachers have been working without a…
Read MoreAnti-heroin crusaders spreading awareness in Monroe County
A “stop heroin movement” created last year in St. Louis is starting to make waves on this side of the river. Group leaders have been speaking to Monroe County educators…
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