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The pride of pumpkin farming
Fall officially began Sept. 22, but many don’t feel like it’s truly autumn until they start seeing Halloween decorations, leaves changing color or the true seasonal staple of pumpkins. When…
Read MoreGermany visit a true jubiläumsfest
In two years, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th birthday. Last month, a group of Monroe County residents visited a village in Germany which boasts five times…
Read MoreRallying for fall harvest
The fall harvest is currently ongoing, with farmers in and around the county hopping on their combines in the hopes weather and other factors over the past few months leave…
Read MoreRevv ruff on crime
A new K-9 unit began sniffing for the Waterloo Police Department over the summer following several weeks of training, marking the first time the community has had two dogs on…
Read MoreWHS Legacy Wall adding 5
The Waterloo High School Legacy Wall honorees for 2024 include three former students, one longtime district staff member and one who is both. This year’s honorees are Jane Maag Hagedorn…
Read MoreMarcella’s many memories
For one local woman, a simple, comfortable life on the farm has also been remarkably long. While at least two area residents have celebrated their centennials this past year, Marcella…
Read MoreSasha on the hunt
With the start of fall, deer hunting season is right around the corner, and local hunters who have previously run into trouble tracking their prize after a well-placed shot can…
Read MoreWaterloo busing issues explored
As schools struggle to hire and retain teachers and many other positions, a shortage of bus drivers is also currently plaguing school districts in the county, regionally and even nationwide.…
Read MoreA warm welcome back
A local veteran who served right at the end of the Vietnam War era was recently honored alongside fellow veterans from around the state through a Land of Lincoln Honor…
Read MoreCol. Morrison’s 200th
Most Waterloo residents are no doubt familiar with Col. William R. Morrison given his legacy as half of the local library’s namesake. With Morrison-Talbott Library having celebrated his 200th birthday…
Read MoreHaentzler joins park board
Business for the Waterloo Park Board last week included welcoming a new commissioner, talk about wrapping up the season for the Waterloo Community Splash Pad and other small matters, with…
Read MoreEarly voting starts next week
Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean has announced that early voting for the Nov. 5 election that will determine this country’s newest president begins next Thursday, Sept. 26. Voting is available…
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