Posts Tagged ‘featured’
Honor Flight for retired sheriff
A former sheriff of Monroe County was recently treated to a trip to Washington D.C. – after a lengthy wait – as he joined the latest Greater St. Louis Honor…
Read MoreCrazy ‘bout a Mercury
Plenty of drivers look back fondly on their old vehicles, appreciating either the memories attached to them or the style that comes with a classic car. One Waterloo man recently…
Read MoreYoung author shares ‘Dreams’
A local artist and author recently published her first graphic novel, marking a strong start for a 15-year-old creative. Ella Valentine of Valmeyer, along with her father Tim, spoke about…
Read MoreMcDermott wins national FFA award
A member of the Waterloo FFA chapter was recently honored on the national stage for her entrepreneurship and vegetable knowledge as she continues a family tradition and begins a promising…
Read MoreRodeo champ takes the reins again
A little over a year after a tragic accident left her in a coma, a Red Bud cowgirl is back in the saddle – though she likely still has a…
Read MoreNow filming in Columbia
Columbia residents may have noticed over the past few days that parts of their city are serving as the set of a film crew looking to put together a small…
Read MoreWaterloo woman guilty of bilking Dupo schools
A local woman admitted guilt to a federal charge Monday for embezzling more than $135,000 as a former employee of Dupo Community Unit School District No. 196. Linda J. Johnson,…
Read MoreHarv 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.…
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