Police Blotter | 12-11-24

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…

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DUI crash near Fountain 

A Missouri man was arrested for DUI following a crash early Saturday morning in rural Monroe County.  The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said that shortly after 12:05 a.m., a 2019…

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Away from the manger

Police are investigating the theft of a baby Jesus figurine from the Nativity scene outside of a Waterloo church over the weekend.  The theft was discovered about 7:45 a.m. Sunday…

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Rau-a-thon for fun and funds 

A Turkey Trot alternative that’s become a Thanksgiving tradition for some folks in Waterloo saw great success in its recent fundraising efforts, surpassing even the exceptional amount raised for a…

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No place to grow in Columbia?

The oft-delayed comprehensive plan for the City of Columbia finally had its first public review Monday night during a meeting of the Columbia Planning Commission. Columbia City Administrator Doug Brimm…

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R-T All-Local Football Team

With all three local high school teams making the playoffs this past fall, there was obviously plenty of football talent to highlight. In addition to Columbia and Dupo reaching the…

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WHS wrestles in CM tourney

The Waterloo High School boys wrestling team placed fifth out of 18 teams at the Civic Memorial Tournament over the weekend, with two wrestlers winning their weight division.  Matthew Deutch,…

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