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Columbia clobbered by storm
It was a Fourth of July holiday weekend to forget in Columbia. Unfortunately, the memories will remain. A massive storm barreled through the region shortly after 7 p.m. Friday, delivering…
Read MoreMemorial Day in Monroe County
While Memorial Day is a time to remember those who died in service to our country, local ceremonies Monday were a reminder that it is up to the living to…
Read MoreValuing veterans on their day
Waterloo and Columbia each held their own Veterans Day ceremonies to recognize the service of the many military members in the community. Waterloo’s celebrations this year placed a specific focus…
Read MoreQueen of Hearts tops $100K
The crowd at Outsider tavern spilled onto the Monroe County Courthouse lawn as the $114,578 jackpot for its popular Queen of Hearts drawing went unclaimed for another week. That massive…
Read MoreMonroe County reflects on Memorial Day
At the first Decoration Day ceremony on May 30, 1868, then general and future U.S. President James Garfield addressed a gathering at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, saying, “For love of…
Read MoreChicken dinner in Columbia
The Columbia American Legion Post 581, 375 E. Locust Street, is hosting a drive-thru chicken dinner this Sunday, Jan. 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The menu is a…
Read MoreWorld Powerhouse Wrestling
The Columbia American Legion will once again host World Powerhouse Wrestling this Saturday, Feb. 22 with a 7 p.m. bell time. General admission is $8 in advance and $10 at…
Read MoreHonor Guard Winter BBQ
Hosted by the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 581, an Honor Guard Winter BBQ takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Columbia…
Read MoreColumbia Legion honors WWII veterans
In recognition of the American Legion’s 100th anniversary as a national organization, Columbia American Legion Post 581 honored five local World War II veterans on Saturday for their service to…
Read MoreMemorial Day message: Freedom isn’t free
While speakers and guests at Memorial Day services around the county came from each branch of the Armed Forces and fought in every war from World War II to Operation…
Read MoreMemorial Day Services Around the County
Memorial Day services will be held in Waterloo, Columbia, Hecker, Valmeyer and Dupo. The Waterloo VFW and Waterloo American Legion are hosting a Memorial Day program on the Monroe County…
Read MoreMemorial Day Services in Monroe County
Although the roots of the holiday are murky, the practice of setting aside a day in May to remember and honor those who paid the ultimate price in military service…
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