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2024 Year in Review
January Waterloo couple Justin and Britney Schmidt became the parents of the first baby to be born in St. Louis in 2024. Sonny West Schmidt was born at 12:03 a.m.…
Holiday hope for Danielle
Danielle Bergmann, a Columbia woman with a passion for animals, recently underwent lifesaving brain surgery to remove a tumor pressing on her pituitary gland, the community continuing to support her…
Boot Scoot into 2025
The class fundraising event for this year’s Monroe County startUP class takes place this week, with this group of young entrepreneurs inviting folks to welcome the new year by line…
Waterloo School Board OKs projects
While the public hearing on and ultimate approval of the 2024 tax levy was the biggest topic at the Waterloo School Board’s December meeting, most other action items last Monday…
Shirley J. Wittenauer | Obituary
Shirley J. Wittenauer (nee Monroe), 89, of Hecker, departed this life Dec. 19, 2024, in St. Louis,. She was born May 18, 1935, in East St. Louis. She was a…
Waino to sing for HNS
Waterloo High School will soon host a concert featuring some big country talent, with students getting involved to organize the event and aid a local charity. Featuring artist Craig Campbell…
Aiding an animal lover
A Columbia woman who has battled illness all her life is currently pursuing brain surgery to remove a tumor and has reached out to the community to help her afford…
Donald P. Steele | Obituary
Donald Paul Steele, 93 of Columbia, died Dec. 4, 2024, at Bria of Columbia in Columbia. He was born Jan. 17, 1931, in East St. Louis. Donald was a self…
Jane R. Smith | Obituary
Jane R. Smith (nee Roscow), 63, of St. Louis, died peacefully on Nov. 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on Aug. 26, 1961, Jane was adopted…
Catherine M. Mathews | Obituary
Catherine M. Mathews, 90, of Columbia, died Nov. 24, 2024, in St. Louis. She was born to the late Roy and Carrie Kremmel on Feb. 16, 1934, in St. Louis.…
Honor. Duty. Sacrifice. Monroe County salutes its veterans
As it is every year, Veterans Day proved to be a busy occasion for Monroe County as Waterloo and Columbia residents gathered to recognize those who have served their country…
Bean Tree owners retiring
A much loved Waterloo cafe will soon be changing hands as the longtime owners fondly recall the memories and relationships brewed downtown over the years. Jay and Lisa Jones recently…