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Johnson an unsung hero of German Band
It has been said that behind every great man there is a great woman. That is certainly the case for Waterloo German Band leader Harry Wolf, whose longtime companion Barbara…
Choir members perform at Carnegie Hall
Members of the St. Paul United Church of Christ choir in Waterloo recently had the opportunity to perform a concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The group got…
Lieferbräu Brewery ready to live up to its name
Seven years ago, Kris Liefer was working at a winery when he discovered a passion for brewing. “He was really intrigued by the process of making the wine and…
A sunset years in the making
Five years ago, Peter and Julie Ingold repeatedly drove by the nearly 150-year-old building located at 11604 Bluff Road in Columbia. Each time they passed it, they wondered what the…
James W. Fischer | Obituary
It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of musician James W. Fischer, formerly of Waterloo, who passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018, in Henderson, Nev., at…
Tammy M. Martin | Obituary
Tammy M. Martin (nee VanScoyk) 44, of Lake St. Louis, Mo., died peacefully in her sleep June 6, 2018. She was born in St. Louis, the daughter of Patricia Mees…
Waterloo set to host patriotic extravaganza
Many hands went into the making of a one-time patriotic event coming this Sunday to the courthouse grounds in Waterloo to honor those who served this country and observe the…
Pauline Elizabeth Stumpf | Obituary
Pauline Elizabeth Stumpf (nee Tuetken), 87, of Columbia, died June 4, 2018, in Waterloo. She was born Oct. 12, 1930, in St. Louis, daughter of the lateWilliam Raymond and Eva…
Honoring those who paid the highest price
Those who have fallen while serving in the name of freedom were honored Monday at well-attended Memorial Day services throughout the county. Remarks by guest speakers and American Legion and…
Wolf pens autobiography
Harry Wolf is known today for the 73 years — and counting — he’s been entertaining around the country and across the ocean in the Waterloo German Band. Thanks to…
Charles Marvin Stewart | Obituary
Charles Marvin Stewart, 92, of O’Fallon, transitioned from this world on April 17, 2018, feisty and fighting until the very last. The world lost a snazzy suspender-wearer, talented International Harvester…
Main Street Abbey development progressing
Excitement abounds at the Main Street Abbey development, which involves significant renovations to the former Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish property in downtown Columbia. Developer Gregg Crawford has put years of…