Posts Tagged ‘featured’
Laurie loved Valmeyer
Upon their passing, many people are spoken of as pillars of a community, individuals who had a tremendous love for those around them and a seemingly boundless energy to serve…
Read MoreCHS students study in Spain
Foreign language students at Columbia High School have had a busy and exciting summer. As previously reported, CHS students studying German participated in a three-week stay in Columbia’s sister city…
Read MoreNothin’ but love for Monroe County Fair
With numerous funnel cakes eaten, dozens of cars crushed and countless pairs of boots covered in – hopefully – mud, the Monroe County Fair has once again come to a…
Read MoreArtistic salute goes national
A young Waterloo artist recently received first place in a national art competition thanks to his illustration meant to celebrate United States military veterans and the service they perform for…
Read More4-H honor for Marquardt
A local 4-H volunteer with a lengthy history both as a student and leader in the organization will soon be honored with an alumni award, recognizing the time and energy…
Read MoreCleaning with pride
It’s a difficult job to keep a school clean for the many children who wander through the halls or study in the classrooms each day. Janet Hergenroeder took great pleasure…
Read MoreYour new Monroe County royalty
As with each Monroe County Fair, the first day of the week was capped off with a pageant naming the year’s Monroe County Fair Queen and Little Miss. Folks filled…
Read MoreA century of Florence
Few can say they’ve lived to celebrate their 100th birthday. Even fewer can say they’ve hit that milestone while still sharp and spry enough to maintain their driver’s license. Florence…
Read MoreA passion for teaching
With 25 years spent in the Columbia School District and 10 years before that teaching in Waterloo, Donna Weirschem stepped away from the classroom this spring having shown great love…
Read MoreForay from the flood
Monroe County residents were rocked with heavy rains early last week that caused substantial flooding and had first responders rushing from scene to scene as they rescued stranded motorists, cleared…
Read MoreWater, water everywhere
Emergency responders were thrust into action Tuesday following a deluge of rain that resulted in several reports of flash flooding throughout Monroe County and surrounding areas. Fortunately no injuries were…
Read MoreGuilty verdict in rape trial
Travis W. Turner, 49, of Waterloo, was found guilty Friday afternoon on three counts of sexual assault by force in connection with an incident that occurred in late January 2022.…
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