Posts Tagged ‘featured’
A dry time for farmers
With farmers finishing up the summer wheat harvest amid a substantial drought, it’s currently looking to be a mixed year for agriculture in Monroe County. Per Farm Week, the entire…
Read MoreGender issue divides further
The Waterloo School Board saw another board meeting Monday with turnout comparable to its March meeting, with the community once again impassioned about transgender students accessing gendered bathrooms at Waterloo…
Read MoreSigns point up for Eleanor
A young cancer survivor who’s become exceptionally well-known in the community was recently honored at a Waterloo City Council meeting, where it was announced that a street in town will…
Read MoreValmeyer treasure retires
After 40 years with the school district, a familiar and beloved face at the Valmeyer school is finally saying goodbye. With four decades spent working in the grade school office,…
Read MoreGoff out as Waterloo alderman
In what may be the shortest aldermanic term ever, Jason Goff abruptly resigned his recently elected Waterloo City Council post citing conflict of interest. “Today, I was presented with legal…
Read MoreAnother Oak Hill lawsuit
Former Oak Hill Assistant Director of Nursing Jennifer Morgan has filed a lawsuit against Monroe County alleging leadership at the county-owned senior care facility violated the Illinois Human Rights Act…
Read MoreShiny cars for Ava
An annual car show charity event that’s touched the lives of numerous local kids over the years is returning once again, this time to help a young Hecker girl who’s…
Read MoreWPD’s social media monitor
In April, the Waterloo City Council approved the purchase of a new social media monitoring software intended to alert law enforcement to any threats made against local schools or community…
Read MoreChild abuse case in county
A Waterloo man is charged with multiple felonies following what police described as a “disturbing” incident earlier this month in Monroe County. On June 11, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department deputies…
Read MoreFishing for memories
Several local children and their families came out to enjoy a beautiful afternoon of fishing Saturday as they competed in the annual fishing tournament at the Hecker Sportsmans Club. While…
Read MoreGender policy still an issue
As students in Monroe County enjoy their summer vacation, many in the Waterloo school district are still left grappling with controversy surrounding the district’s new gender identity and bathroom policy…
Read MoreRetiring teacher fulfills dream
Following 34 years of dedicated education at Parkview Elementary in Columbia, a much loved teacher is leaving the school to see where the future takes her. Karen Dent started at…
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