ICS names new principal

Immaculate Conception School in Columbia recently announced that Michael Crean will serve as its new principal beginning July 1. Crean, who previously taught fourth grade at ICS, succeeds departing principal…

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Gregson back at Gibault

A familiar face at Gibault Catholic High School will soon be returning in a new leadership position, having spent several years overseeing other Catholic schools in the area. David Gregson…

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ICS volleyball makes state

The Immaculate Conception School eighth grade volleyball squad won the school’s first regional championship in the sport on Friday, defeating Pontiac. The Crusaders advance to the SIJHSAA Class M state…

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Compelled to teach

After a 30-year career with the school district, Kara Lavoie stepped away from Gardner Elementary in Waterloo recently, leaving a legacy of passion for her students and positivity amongst coworkers.…

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Gas line struck in Columbia

Columbia Fire Department, Columbia EMS and Columbia police responded shortly before 7:50 a.m. Wednesday to a natural gas line that was struck during construction at the rear of the former…

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Father Carl saying goodbye

Pastors Carl Scherrer and Nick Fleming will both soon be stepping away from Immaculate Conception Church in Columbia, signaling a changing of the guard for the Catholic parish. Scherrer leaving…

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