Posts Tagged ‘62298’
To forgive or forget college debt relief?
The recent announcement from the Biden Administration concerning a proposed Student Debt Relief Plan has sparked significant controversy. While some emphasize personal responsibility when it comes to taking care of…
Read MoreFirebird drives on, with love
A trail of classic cars snaked through Waterloo Saturday afternoon as a group of Firebird enthusiasts went to reveal a restored car to a young man who had recently lost…
Read MoreColumbia sports complex proposed
The Columbia City Council at its meeting last Tuesday night heard a request for a special use permit to build SILO Sports Complex near Bluff and DD roads. Columbia resident…
Read MoreTroup retires from Immanuel Lutheran
The associate pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Waterloo is stepping away from the position following 26 years of service. Rev. Dr. Tony Troup first joined Immanuel as sole pastor…
Read MoreValmeyer sports legend passes at 89
By COREY SAATHOFF Editor Former major leaguer and longtime professional pitching coach Ray “Bud” Rippelmeyer of Valmeyer passed away Friday at the age of 89. Ray was an inaugural member…
Read MoreBetter safe than sorry at CHS
Columbia school officials put additional student safety plans in place at Columbia High School after being made aware of a possible threat by one of its students to “shoot up”…
Read MoreProperty taxes down; bills almost ready
Monroe County Treasurer/Collector Kevin Koenigstein has released 2021 property tax rates along with payment deadlines for taxes payable in 2022. Koenigstein noted overall taxes collected for Monroe County are lower…
Read MoreA light in the darkness
Members of the community gathered to honor loved ones lost due to drug abuse and recognize International Overdose Awareness Day last Wednesday in downtown Waterloo. The event was organized by…
Read MoreChurches to honor local first responders
A First Responders Picnic hosted by several churches in Monroe County is set to take place this coming Sunday at the Monroe County Fairgrounds. The picnic will feature free food,…
Read MoreVoegele leads Eagles to rivalry win over Bulldogs
Columbia senior Dominic Voegele did it all in a 9-0 win at home Friday night over Monroe County football rival Waterloo. At quarterback, Voegele mostly used his legs to grind…
Read MoreMystery surrounds Gibault principal exit
The fallout of Gibault Catholic High School Principal Stephen Kidd’s departure remains murky following a school board meeting Monday night, where members of the Gibault community were given a forum…
Read MoreMore known on woman’s death
A white wooden cross displayed just north of Mobil On The Run along Route 3 in Waterloo serves as a daily reminder of a young life taken too soon. Now…
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