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Social media a ‘double-edged sword’ for schools
In a whirlwind world of tweets, emails, text messages and friend requests, school district administrators aim to facilitate learning in an Internet-oriented world. Since the rise of social media platforms…
Read MoreWaterloo resolves zoning dispute
Following an executive session, the Waterloo City Council on Monday approved the settlement of a zoning dispute with the owners of a lot at 614 Hamacher Street near Mystic Oak…
Read MoreCounty board discusses Ebola readiness
Plans to enable emergency personnel to deal with future possible cases of Ebola that might emerge were outlined during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. Monroe County Ambulance Service…
Read MoreYouth survey results discussed
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities began to plan for its next two years of work at Monday’s general meeting. The coalition received the results from this year’s Illinois…
Read MoreRepublicans sweep county races
The results are in, and a mighty Republican wave swept through Monroe County — and much of the state — on Tuesday night. With all election totals in, Republican Neal…
Read MoreWPD searching for stolen trailer
Waterloo police are searching for this trailer, which was stolen Saturday night from the area near Lakeview Drive and Route 156. The CAT equipment was not on the trailer at the time.…
Read MoreFinished Business: Eagles are state soccer champs
Since the beginning of summer practices, the Columbia soccer team’s motto has been “Unfinished Business,” as the Eagles sought to make up for last year’s postseason disappointment and achieve the championship glory…
Read MoreEagles lose heartbreaker to Althoff, 41-35
In a wild first round Class 4A playoff game that went down to the wire, Althoff escaped Columbia with a 41-35 win on Saturday afternoon. It was the second straight…
Read More‘Dogs end season with playoff loss at Marion
The playoff drought continues for the Waterloo High School football program. The Bulldogs rolled into Saturday’s first round IHSA Class 5A playoff game against Marion with hopes of ending 20…
Read MoreEagles soccer advances to state title game
The Columbia High School soccer team is in uncharted territory. The Eagles scored three goals in the final 20 minutes to defeat Herscher on Friday following a scoreless first half.…
Read MoreGibault teacher has high hopes for brewing company
What started as a simple interest and hobby has turned into something much bigger and more in-depth for local teacher Matt Schweizer. Schweizer became a craft beer enthusiast after living…
Read MoreEx-employee files unlawful termination suit against county assessor
A former employee of the Monroe County Assessor’s Office filed a lawsuit against Monroe County Assessor Carl Wuertz in federal court this week alleging unlawful termination and a violation of…
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