Solar grounded in Columbia

Members of Christ Community Church in Columbia found out the hard way that you can’t fight City Hall. Despite all accounts of church leaders performing their due diligence and trying to…

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WJHS future in flux

With plumbing, HVAC and other maintenance concerns due to the age of the building, the future of Waterloo Junior High School was a key topic at Monday’s school board meeting…

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Mixed news on levee

While one door to address potential “devastation” in the Bottoms appears to be closing, another may be opening. Monroe County Emergency Management Agency Director Kevin Scheibe on Monday updated county…

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Oak Hill financial woes continue

With an agreement to lease Oak Hill to Accolade Healthcare still pending, Monroe County remains responsible for overseeing business operations at the county-owned  senior living and rehabilitation center in Waterloo. …

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Local author at it again

A Columbia native has published his third book, this time bringing together lifelong passions of storytelling, sports and his beloved bulldog.  “Gertrude Goes to the Ballpark” by Jeremy Housewright is…

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Sex charge for Columbia man

A Columbia man is facing a felony charge following an alleged sexual incident.  Brent L. Bean, 46, was charged Monday with criminal sexual assault by force, which is a Class…

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