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Wild Rose | Movie Review
Upon first learning about “Wild Rose,” I dismissed it as most likely another well-intentioned but ultimately unremarkable musician biopic. I had no plans to see it until I learned it…
Eunice A. Stumpf | Obituary
Eunice A. Stumpf (nee Althoff), 88, of Red Bud, died July 1, 2019 at the New Athens Home for the Aged, New Athens. She was born March 3, 1931, in…
Yesterday | Movie Review
‘Yesterday’ a movie for today Most of us who are fans of Beatles tunes, even a few of them, most likely feel that a movie highlighting their music can’t have…
Elliot I. Moore | Obituary
Elliot I. Moore, 42, died June 6, 2019. His larger-than-life persona and trademark stubbornness will not be forgotten. His love of music was surpassed only by his love of Blues…
Pickett ‘leaving (CHS) a better place’
After 16 years of teaching special education students and leading Columbia High School’s student council to national recognition, Linda Pickett is retiring. “I think I’ve done everything I could possibly…
Kenneth McConkey | Obituary
Kenneth Roger McConkey, 64, of St Louis, after struggling with pancreatic cancer, passed on to eternal life on April 4, 2019, at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St…
Booksmart | Movie Review
Since its premiere at South By Southwest Conference & Festivals in March, “Booksmart” has been touted as a potential comedy hit along the lines of “Superbad.” Although that is not…
‘May we never forget’ | Monroe County observes Memorial Day
Hundreds of citizens across Monroe County gathered at four different services Monday to honor those who died while serving in America’s military. Waterloo In Waterloo, it was the American Legion…
Emotional welcome for honor flight vets
When David Brightwell got off the plane, he saw thousands of people lined up waiting to shake his and his fellow veterans’ hands. As he proceeded down the rows…
Kinda Tucker | Obituary
Kinda Carolyn Tucker, 72, of East Carondelet, died peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at her St. Louis residence. Carolyn was accomplished with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a…
Mullins takes final bow
A Waterloo High School icon’s career reached its crescendo last Tuesday night, as Director of Bands Michael Mullins conducted his final concert. Following the band’s final song, the group received…
Waterloo talks taverns, car wash
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night swore in the mayor and other officials to new terms in office, clarified some statutes for tavern owners and amended zoning code for…