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William A. Heizer | Obituary
William ‘Bill’ Allen Heizer, 76, of Waterloo, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born…
Gibault alums shake hands with Pope
A pair of Gibault alumni found themselves in Rome at the start of the year, and though they traveled for different reasons, both enjoyed a lucky encounter with the leader…
Budget conflict, bond convo
With much of the meeting centered around presentations and the largest action items concerning district bonds and construction projects, the Waterloo School Board also saw some conflict among board members…
Spinning the vinyl | Mark’s Remarks
There are so many things I talk about with my kids that might as well be a foreign language. As they’ve gotten older, they’ve become more polite about my ramblings.…
Fair success for Monroe County
Though it happened in Springfield, history was made for Monroe County over the weekend with staggering success in the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in addition to a longtime…
Another volume venerating veterans
Nearly two decades after the first book’s publication, Monroe County has come to honor its local veterans with another collection of biographies to record and celebrate those who have fought…
Boniface W. Biethman | Obituary
Boniface “Bonnie” W. Biethman, 96, of Prairie du Rocher, died Jan. 6, 2026, at Oak Hill, Waterloo. He was born to the late Albert and Mabel (nee Kennedy) Biethman on…
2025 Year in Review
January The City of Waterloo announced the opening of its new water treatment facility in late December. The new city service was described as a comprehensive infrastructure project that also…
Shirley A. Trost | Obituary
Shirley A. Trost, 93, of Waterloo, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Dec. 27, 2025, at her home. She was born Nov. 24, 1932, in East St. Louis, to…
Hawks alumni spread holiday cheer
A group of graduates from Gibault Catholic High School recently banded together to share their vocal talents with the community, enjoying memories from school and celebrating the season. Composed of…
Charles A. Allen | Obituary
Charles Arthur Allen, 11, was born on Oct. 15, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis. He lived in Waterloo along with his two siblings, Hannah and Henry. He loved…
Elvis J. ‘Jim’ Lane | Obituary
Elvis James “Jim” Lane, 87, of Columbia, died peacefully at home and stepped into the presence of his Savior on Dec. 13, 2025. Born on Nov. 26, 1938, in Sparks…