Posts Tagged ‘COVID’
Columbia in-person school debate
The Columbia School Board unanimously voted Thursday night to increase the option for in-person attendance to the highest level since the pandemic began. Starting Feb. 16, all students in fifth…
Read MoreIHSA sets sports schedule
The IHSA Board of Directors met for a special board meeting Wednesday, during which it decided on an updated sports schedule and other guidance for the remainder of the 2020-21…
Read MoreEMA director retires
Ryan Weber recently ended his nine years as Monroe County Emergency Management Agency Director. During his tenure, the county had four major flooding events Weber said were the most involved…
Read MoreFirst Frosted Flick Fest set
Dustin Row is looking to start a new Monroe County Christmas tradition this year with his inaugural Frosted Flick Fest set to take place next weekend. “It’s a small-town, family…
Read MoreMayor: Waterloo, do your part
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rear its ugly head both here and beyond, Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith implored residents to do their part to bring the numbers down. “Somehow,…
Read MoreElection went ‘pretty smooth’ in Monroe County
It may have taken days for America to find out who won the presidential election and a few senate races, and there are legal battles over some results, but tabulating…
Read MoreWaterloo schools may return to remote at upper grades
Waterloo Superintendent of Schools Brian Charron notified parents Saturday morning that students in sixth-12th grade may soon return to remote learning because the district has so many teachers quarantined after…
Read MoreSchweizer brewing new beverage
Matt Schweizer, Hopskeller Brewing Company founder, operating partner and brewer, is best known for making beer. But he is now adding coffee to his brewing repertoire. That is a necessity…
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