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Dusty Dogz barking in Columbia
Columbia has already offered a warm welcome to the newest restaurant addition to Main Street: a family-friendly establishment focused on gourmet hot dogs, smash burgers, tacos and street food. Jason…
Skating on the world stage
A local woman who’s been figure skating her whole life will be joining her synchronized skate team in Finland next month as she caps off her college career with a…
Barbara J. Brouk | Obituary
Barbara Jean Brouk, 87, of Millstadt, passed away from this world on March 7, 2025, at St. Clare Health Care Center in Fenton, Mo. She was born Sept. 16, 1937,…
Support for Elsa not stopping
Waterloo and much of the rest of Monroe County has been rocked by tragic news regarding local cancer warrior Elsa Wiemerslage. Though it seems Elsa’s health has taken a turn…
WHS Speech Team stars at state
A group of Waterloo High School students specializing in public speaking and performance have had some great competitive showings this year, rounding out the season strong at state as the…
Record deal for Waterloo native
A graduate of Waterloo High School keeps rising in the country music business. Alexandra Kay, the stage name for Waterloo native Lexi Krekorian, has signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. …
Elilzabeth ‘Betty’ J. Rockford | Obituary
Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Rockford, 84, of Red Bud, died Feb. 10, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born to the late Joseph and Elizabeth…
Still building after 50 years
A house-building husband and wife duo were recognized last week by the City of Waterloo for 50 years of business as they’ve been contributing to developments in the city and…
Christian school has big plans
A little more than six years after Monroe County Christian School began at Momentum Church in Columbia, the school is poised to grow in more ways than one. Last month,…
James M. Heller | Obituary
James Michael “Mike” Heller, 74, of Columbia, died peacefully on Jan. 16, 2025. Mike was the oldest of five children, born in St. Louis on Feb. 20, 1950. Mike grew…
From Abbey Road to Waterloo
Waterloo resident John Harper took a trip to London late last year to record at Abbey Road Studios in London, managing to catch himself in a picture with a coincidental…
An Epiphany progressive dinner | Taste Buds
The Christmas holiday season for many Christians concludes with marking the Epiphany — the Magi’s visit to baby Jesus. All around the world, people celebrate the Epiphany in different ways.…