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…

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CHS 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…

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Cleaning 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…

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A 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…

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A 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…

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Foray 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…

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Water, 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…

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