Yard fire in Columbia

Despite a warning to refrain from outdoor burning due to high winds and dry vegetation, the Columbia Fire Department responded about 6 p.m. Monday to a yard fire between two…

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Fire call at Hopskeller

The Waterloo Fire Department responded at about noon Sunday to a fire in the pizza chimney at Hopskeller Brewing Company, 116 E. Third Street, Waterloo. A fire official told the…

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State meet motivates Mathenia

While it wasn’t the outcome he desired, a freshman Waterloo High School wrestler had the opportunity to compete at state last week. Jaxson Mathenia began his IHSA Class 2A state…

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An OT heartbreaker for Hawks

An impressive late season run came to an end Thursday night for the Gibault Catholic High School girls basketball team.  The Hawks (12-19) battled a tough Marissa squad to overtime…

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Raging ‘Dogs make 1A finals

The Freeburg-Waterloo Raging Bulldogs opened the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association Varsity 1A semifinals in style on Thursday night. The Raging Bulldogs, who finished first in 1A during the regular…

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