Posts Tagged ‘featured’
Harv made you happy
The community recently lost a beacon of positivity with the passing of Duane “Harv” Ries, a man who spent years sharing his love of music and the outdoors and brightened…
Read MoreRetiring flags with dignity
Waterloo residents looking to ensure their old American flags are retired properly now have a convenient option right outside the VFW. Metzger-Crook VFW Post 6504 recently received a donation from…
Read MoreAs sharp as Sharp could be
From a worldwide recession to a global pandemic, former City of Columbia finance director and treasurer Linda Sharp weathered many storms in the past 16 years. Despite the challenges, the…
Read MoreBost or Roberts for congress?
Voters will decide on a contested race for Illinois 12th Congressional District U.S. Representative on Nov. 5 between incumbent Republican Mike Bost and Democratic challenger Brian Roberts. The 12th District…
Read MoreTogether at last…
After a 20-year relationship, a local couple is finally looking to tie the knot so they can properly enjoy the rest of their lives together in a Columbia nursing home.…
Read MoreCharges in tow truck tragedy
Nearly a year after the death of a local tow truck driver, charges were filed in connection with the incident. Jason Hale, 48, of DeSoto, Mo., was charged Oct. 10…
Read MoreHelping more than strays
With 20 years of service toward animals in the community, Helping Strays of Monroe County continues to strive toward connecting pets with their ideal families. Helping Strays Executive Director Trisha…
Read MoreOperation Snowball gets rolling
Emphasizing the importance of student leadership, the Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities met earlier this month to talk about Operation Snowball and some of the progress currently being made…
Read MoreHecker parish turning 200
St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish in Hecker will soon celebrate its 200th anniversary, with residents gathering to commemorate two centuries of faith and community tradition. Village of Hecker Trustee Aaron…
Read MoreEsports offers tools to build
A local esports athlete with a passion for broader IT work recently participated in a national event through Special Olympics, highlighting the importance of accessibility and inclusion in video games.…
Read MoreTax bills in the mail
Monroe County property tax rates for 2023 along with payment deadlines for those taxes payable in 2024 have been processed by the treasurer’s and county clerk’s offices and were mailed…
Read MoreStrong start to early voting
Election season is well underway in Monroe County, with many voters having already cast their ballots as the 2024 General Election process has begun fairly smoothly. In addition to the…
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