Waino to sing for HNS

Waterloo High School will soon host a concert featuring some big country talent, with students getting involved to organize the event and aid a local charity. Featuring artist Craig Campbell…

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The season of giving

Families throughout Monroe County will soon enjoy the staples of the holiday season, from Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie to Christmas presents nestled under the tree. However, many in the…

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Kawalec joins HNS

House of Neighborly Service in Monroe County recently announced  the hiring of Natalie Kawalec as its new executive director.  She succeeds outgoing executive director Tina Charron. Kawalec brings a background…

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Food pantries in need of restock

Monroe County’s food pantries are working to restock before Christmas after helping families during one of the busiest holidays, and years, in recent memory. “It’s crazy,” Hope Christian Church Food…

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Pandemic pause for civic clubs

As businesses and individuals have coped with financial hardship from the coronavirus pandemic, the same is true for community organizations.  “Basically, we’re at a standstill,” Waterloo Optimist Club Treasurer Quinn…

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Summer lunch program expands

As the coronavirus pandemic continues and states begin to try getting back to some version of normal life, uncertainties still abound.  With that in mind, House of Neighborly Service announced…

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Going bald for cancer warriors

Waterloo’s Shaved Head Challenge raises $40,000 Faced with likely economic hardship on the horizon due to COVID-19, local residents still found money to donate to those less fortunate earlier this…

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