Glenn E. ‘Gis’ Toenjes | Obituary
Glenn E. “Gis” Toenjes, 88, of Waterloo, died May 7, 2024, in Belleville. He was born Jan. 13, 1936, in Millstadt. Glenn was a member of St. James Church –…
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With the close of the school year, Monroe County startUP has selected a new Entrepreneur of the Year, a Columbia High School junior offering a unique car customizing service. Jacob…
Read MoreColumbia’s public safety push grows
In a somewhat timely announcement Monday, Columbia Mayor Bob Hill reported the city may be close to securing a property to be used for construction of a new public safety…
Read MoreSurvey seeks county input
Though still in its early phase, the latest attempt at a new Monroe County comprehensive plan is well underway, and residents are currently being asked to provide their contributions through…
Read MoreWings of Bronze at special site
A Columbia man is looking to honor the memory of his wife and the work of both her and countless other volunteers at a nearby environmental nonprofit. The World Bird…
Read MoreWaterloo honors, supports police
National Law Enforcement Week is celebrated May 12-18, but the Waterloo City Council got ahead of that recognition by honoring and supporting its local police in multiple ways Monday night. …
Read MoreMathes mastering auto maintenance
A Waterloo High School graduate with a passion for automotive work has seen great success in recent competitions and will soon be competing at the national level. After taking first…
Read MoreLivestock facing black vulture attacks
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Spring is often a time to welcome new life on a livestock operation, but black vultures are disturbing the peace by attacking newborn calves, lambs and…
Read MoreMonroe County Baseball Tourney this Saturday
The battle for local high school baseball supremacy takes place this Saturday in Waterloo. The Monroe County Baseball Tournament begins at 10 a.m. with Columbia vs. Valmeyer at Waterloo High…
Read MoreSoftball regionals starting soon
The postseason starts next week for four of five local high school softball teams. The regional schedules for Class 1A-2A were announced recently, with Class 3A set to be announced…
Read MoreGirls tracksters aiming for state
Local high school girls track athletes put their talent on display last week at conference meets. Waterloo competed at the Mississippi Valley Conference Girls Meet at Highland on Thursday, placing…
Read MoreMon-Clair season starts soon
The Mon-Clair League is about to embark on its 2024 season, offering local sports enthusiasts a glimpse of baseball like it ought to be. The league will consist of seven…
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