Posts Tagged ‘featured’
A tribute to Babs
A Columbia family, joined by many others in the community, has spent the past few days mourning the loss of a woman who gave much of herself making sure everyone…
Read MoreA New Year’s delivery
While many in the community enjoyed holiday festivities New Year’s weekend, two downtown Waterloo business owners had a truly exceptional start to the year as they welcomed the first baby…
Read MoreCPD officer seeks relaxing retirement
A Columbia police officer is starting off his new year with some time for rest and relaxation as he stepped away last week from the department after 22 years. Officer…
Read MoreAn inkling of growth?
A local business owner is looking to find a second venue for his tattoo studio but has run into a number of hurdles as he tries to find a location…
Read MoreWhat’s in store for 2024?
An array of legislation, construction projects and other developments are expected for the coming year both locally and statewide along with a major national news item set to come at…
Read MoreMuseum president steps aside
The long-standing president of the Monroe County History Museum is stepping down after nearly 20 years of dedicated work with the organization. Having served as president since 2010, Norma Reheis…
Read MoreHSS plans major renovations
Following the celebration of the organization’s 50th anniversary, Human Support Services has already begun work on a major renovation project that will see the building almost entirely revamped over the…
Read MoreNew year, new laws
More than 300 new laws took effect Jan. 1, ranging from a ban on book bans to the regulation of “deepfake porn” and prohibitions on videoconferencing while driving. Thanks to…
Read More2023 Year in Review
January After a break for the holidays, the Waterloo Queen of Hearts jackpot grew to nearly $2 million. On the last day of the month, in front of a massive…
Read MoreWHS Athletic Hall of Fame class named
The Waterloo High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct six new members and one team during a special ceremony planned during halftime of the varsity boys basketball game on…
Read MoreA fight to preserve history
As the Kaskaskia-Cahokia Trail Coalition makes clear, Monroe County and the surrounding area is rich with history, from more recent developments through the last few decades to landmarks providing residents…
Read MoreRespiratory risks rise
With Christmas and New Years gatherings passing by or still coming, a heavy flu season joined by an uptick in other respiratory illnesses could spoil the holidays for many. At…
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