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Retiring teachers gave their all to ICS
The halls of Immaculate Conception School in Columbia will be lacking two familiar faces when school starts up again following the retirements of Joan Johnson and Diane Stechmesser. Their combined…
Read MoreLocal FFA members shine again at state level
For the third year in a row, an FFA student from Monroe County has earned the prestigious honor of being named a state FFA officer. This year, Joe Heavner of…
Read MoreWaterloo School District office moving
The Waterloo School District central office is moving to a new location, it was learned last week. During a special meeting held last Tuesday afternoon, the Waterloo School Board gave…
Read MoreSisters leave a legacy at Gibault
Two familiar faces will be missing from Gibault Catholic High School when classes resume this fall. But the spirit and dedication of longtime teachers Sister Elaine Freund and Sister Marcia…
Read MoreA graduation to remember at WHS
“Life brings tears, smiles and memories. The tears dry, the smiles fade, but memories last forever.” Those words carry special significance for members of the Waterloo High School Class of…
Read MoreRemembering the ‘cow time’ protest 60 years later
The sight of picket signs and crowds of marching protestors evoke images of our country’s struggles during the turbulent 1960s. Many remember news reports and film of rioters jamming sidewalks…
Read MoreEnd of an era for Dehne Bus Services
Nearly half a century of service to their community came to an end Tuesday, when past and current employees of Dehne Bus Services gathered one last time at the company’s…
Read MoreWaterloo High School graduates its Class of 2013
Waterloo High School held its 118th commencement service in the gym on Sunday, May 26, awarding diplomas to 215 members of the Class of 2013. Class valedictorian was Riley Minnaert;…
Read MoreGibault Catholic High School graduates its Class of 2013
Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo held its annual commencement May 20 in the Hustedde Gymnasium, awarding diplomas to 47 members of the Class of 2013. Martin Witges, the son…
Read MoreValmeyer High School hands out diplomas to Class of 2013
Valmeyer High School held commencement services in the gym Friday night for 28 graduating seniors in their Class of 2013. “I wish you all the luck in achieving your goals,”…
Read MoreColumbia High School graduates Class of 2013
A packed house of families and friends crammed the Middleton Gymnasium at Columbia High School on a sweltering Sunday afternoon to see some 166 seniors earn their diplomas. With parking…
Read MoreSisson, Andres crowned Valmeyer prom royalty
Madalyn Sisson and Mark Andres were crowned this year’s Valmeyer High School Prom queen and king on Saturday night. The prom was held at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Valmeyer.…
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