Posts Tagged ‘featured’
Millstadt vet leaves happy pets
A much-loved Millstadt veterinarian was recognized recently by the community as he marked the end of a 45-year career, with countless farm animals and family pets left better off thanks…
Read MorePraise for Gardner’s service
A pillar of the community is soon set to receive the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award, recognizing many years’ worth of work and support for a number of…
Read MoreColumbia biz district drama
The Columbia City Council chambers were once again packed Monday night for a second public hearing about a proposed business district in the northern part of the city. After nearly…
Read MoreValmeyer semi fire under investigation
The Valmeyer police and fire departments responded about 2 a.m. Sunday to a fully engulfed semi tractor-trailer on fire near the village dump site in the 7300 block of Bluff…
Read MoreLeap Day oddities abound
For most people, this Thursday will come and go without much consequence. Some might barely look at their calendar, while others might erroneously date their documents or other work as…
Read MoreWaterloo woodworker celebrates 50 years
A local woodworker recently celebrated a major milestone for his business, marking 50 years of quality craftsmanship for Waterloo and the surrounding community. Joe Dugan has always lived in Waterloo.…
Read MoreHelp for utility bills, public works
The Waterloo City Council helped residents absorb the blow of high utility rates and narrowly voted in favor of creating a new public works position during its meeting last Tuesday…
Read MoreState of the State reviewed
Governor J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat from Chicago, offered his sixth State of the State and budget address last Wednesday in Springfield, describing his perspective on Illinois’ progress in the areas…
Read MoreA proud purpose for plastic
As progress toward a splash pad at William Zimmer Memorial Park has steadily been made over the past few months, a Waterloo nonprofit has continued its efforts toward furnishing the…
Read MoreMonroe County startUP gets colorful
Following a successful golf tournament in the fall, this year’s Monroe County startUP class is putting together another fundraiser: a run with a colorful twist. The startUP 5K Color Run…
Read MoreCounty talks EMS, jail
Monroe County commissioners discussed the possibility of not charging a fee for “no treatment, no transport” service calls to Monroe County EMS. During Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board,…
Read MoreThe choice for Woods is drug-free
The Monroe County Coalition for Drug-Free Communities recently met for its first meeting of the year, welcoming a new executive director and setting goals for several years to come. Kacie…
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