Mixed news on levee
While one door to address potential “devastation” in the Bottoms appears to be closing, another may be opening. Monroe County Emergency Management Agency Director Kevin Scheibe on Monday updated county…
Read MoreCanine concerns from crop spraying
A renowned service dog trainer in Waterloo has had her life and business upended in the past few months as her dogs have encountered a myriad of health issues which…
Read MoreOak Hill financial woes continue
With an agreement to lease Oak Hill to Accolade Healthcare still pending, Monroe County remains responsible for overseeing business operations at the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center in Waterloo. …
Read MoreSplash pad, Lions Park updates
The Waterloo Park District Board met briefly last Wednesday to note work done at Lions Park and discuss other park matters as the summer season winds down, also offering information…
Read MoreCoalition talks mental health, youth survey
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities returned from a summer hiatus last week, their first meeting of the school year featuring a guest speaker discussing mental health and suicide…
Read MoreWaterloo talks small housing, 911 services
The Waterloo City Council met Monday night and heard one woman’s plight for more small housing for seniors in town. Susan Barker, a retired science teacher, approached the council and…
Read MoreLocal author at it again
A Columbia native has published his third book, this time bringing together lifelong passions of storytelling, sports and his beloved bulldog. “Gertrude Goes to the Ballpark” by Jeremy Housewright is…
Read MoreWHS has National Merit semifinalists
A list of semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program was recently published, with Waterloo locals Iris Adkins and Jedidiah Zdroj recognized among the over 16,000 semifinalists in the 71st…
Read MoreSex charge for Columbia man
A Columbia man is facing a felony charge following an alleged sexual incident. Brent L. Bean, 46, was charged Monday with criminal sexual assault by force, which is a Class…
Read MoreSex solicitor back in jail
A St. Louis man convicted earlier this year in Monroe County Circuit Court for seeking sex from a minor is back in custody at the Monroe County Jail on a…
Read MoreBusy kickin’ for soccer squads
The high school boys soccer season is in full step, with local squads certainly getting their kicks. Waterloo (9-0-1) remains unbeaten with four more recent wins. The Bulldogs played Thursday…
Read MoreFootball squads victorious
All three local high school football teams posted victories Friday night in week three of the 2025 season. At Columbia, the host Eagles improved to 3-0 with a decisive 54-13…
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