Police Blotter | 2-21-24

(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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Testing mental competency

Both sides are trying to make mental competency an issue in the upcoming presidential election.  Every stumble or fumbled word is noted as evidence. “See there, he’s lost it,” or…

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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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