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Winter 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…
Read MoreGibault students learn dangers of texting while driving
When it comes to texting and driving, it can wait. That is the simple, yet vital, message AT&T is sending drivers — particularly high school students. To drive home this…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board OKs tax levy increase
The Waterloo School Board on Nov. 19 approved a property tax levy increase following a public hearing. When a school district makes a tax levy, it sets or requests a…
Read MoreWaterloo school in online voting contest
Gardner Elementary School in Waterloo has been nominated for a “Power a Bright Future” grant from the Clorox Company and can win up to $50,000 toward new playground equipment. After…
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