Waterloo extends Certop contract
The Waterloo City Council last Tuesday night voted to approve a year-long contract with its existing water system operator, among other actions. The contract with Certop, company president listed as…
Read MoreCounty board kudos for levee fix
While a report on financial impact and other aspects of the Illinois SAFE-T Act law took up a majority of last Tuesday’s Monroe County Board meeting, there were a few…
Read MoreAmerica 250 banners in Waterloo
The time has come to renew the Waterloo Banner Program. The purpose of this program, according to the City of Waterloo, is to enhance and beautify the appearance of Market…
Read MoreEarly voting starts Feb. 5
With the 2026 general primary election on March 17, Monroe County residents can opt to cast their ballots as early as Feb. 5. Folks can visit the Monroe County Courthouse…
Read MoreChild porn charges for sex predator
A Missouri man arrested last month in Monroe County as part of a series of stings involving individuals suspected of soliciting underage sex online is now facing seven additional counts…
Read MoreDupo responds to water alert
The Village of Dupo issued its response to a recent notification from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency that a higher level of “forever chemicals” were detected in the town’s water…
Read MoreNew dietary guidelines issued
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on Jan. 7 released the 2025-2030 dietary guidelines for Americans, marking the most…
Read MoreIllinois sees worst flu season in recent years
Flu cases are increasing rapidly in Illinois as the state sees its worst flu season in more than 15 years. At least 100 people have died from the flu this…
Read MoreAg labor reform on tap
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek Text for a new farm bill could be released by February and Congress will likely consider ag labor reform during the first quarter of this year,…
Read MoreWHS boys bowling wins sectional
The Waterloo High School boys bowling squad put an exclamation point on an already successful season Friday by winning the Mt. Vernon Sectional to advance as a team to state. …
Read MoreCollege hoops has local flair
The college basketball scene features plenty of local talent at multiple levels. Here’s a round-up of former Monroe County high school hoops standouts playing at the next level. Sam Donald…
Read MoreWin streak continues for CHS hoops
The Columbia High School boys basketball squad is riding high following an Okawville Invitational Tournament title as part of an eight-game winning streak. The Eagles (17-4) opened tourney play with…
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