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Can’t keep Kate down
A former Waterloo resident recently joined the thousands of runners participating in the New York City Marathon, raising money in order to give back in the wake of her personal…
Lucille M. Washburn | Obituary
Lucille M. “Luci” Washburn, 74, died on Oct. 25, 2024, at her home in Millstadt. Ms. Washburn was born on Dec. 3, 1949, in Holton, Kan., the daughter of Frederic…
Now filming in Columbia
Columbia residents may have noticed over the past few days that parts of their city are serving as the set of a film crew looking to put together a small…
Taste Buds | More than a recipe
An online column by Vivanda Felice and Pipa Benoit, pseudonyms for two Monroe County foodies dedicated to supporting and highlighting local food spirit and culture Community cookbooks seem abundant throughout…
Harv made you happy
The community recently lost a beacon of positivity with the passing of Duane “Harv” Ries, a man who spent years sharing his love of music and the outdoors and brightened…
A 60-year bond for 3 sisters
Three local Catholic sisters recently celebrated 60 years of dedicated faith. Sister Marcia Kruse, Sister Elaine Freund and Sister Carolyn Schilling were all recognized for their milestone achievement with the…
Together at last…
After a 20-year relationship, a local couple is finally looking to tie the knot so they can properly enjoy the rest of their lives together in a Columbia nursing home.…
Police Blotter | 10-2-24
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
WHS Legacy Wall adding 5
The Waterloo High School Legacy Wall honorees for 2024 include three former students, one longtime district staff member and one who is both. This year’s honorees are Jane Maag Hagedorn…
Jeffrey D. Hargiss | Obituary
Jeffrey D. Hargiss, 60, of Waterloo, died unexpectedly on Sept. 20, 2024. He was born Sept. 17, 1964, in Kokomo, Ind. to Nancy and David Hargiss. He graduated from Northwestern…
Shop small with a big appetite | Taste Buds Around the County
For some, shopping is an escape from life’s stressors, a glimmer of hope for what’s possible. My girlfriends call it “retail therapy.” My mom was a shopper. On a Saturday,…
S4S still going strong
This weekend, Columbia will once again host thousands of concert-goers from Monroe County and beyond as Songs4Soldiers returns for its 11th year of aiding combat veterans. The event will once…