Police Blotter | 1-10-24

(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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Hoops season bouncing along

A couple of local high school boys basketball squads are gaining momentum while others seek health and consistency prior to a busy slate of games. Gibault (9-10) continued its upward…

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Eagles heating up the ice

In recent Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association action, Columbia won two and Freeburg-Waterloo dropped two contests. Columbia (10-5-3) picked up a 5-1 victory over Granite City last Tuesday, with goalie…

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A tribute to Babs

A Columbia family, joined by many others in the community, has spent the past few days mourning the loss of a woman who gave much of herself making sure everyone…

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A New Year’s delivery

While many in the community enjoyed holiday festivities New Year’s weekend, two downtown Waterloo business owners had a truly exceptional start to the year as they welcomed the first baby…

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House earns Bronze Award

Clara House, a Junior Girl Scout with Troop 387 in Waterloo, recently earned the Bronze Award for her project at Morrison-Talbott Library in Waterloo.  The Bronze Award is the highest…

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