Rex shreds with style

A Waterloo teen who has inherited a family passion for skateboarding is garnering much attention thanks to a unique style which harkens back to the old school pros. Rex Gallagher,…

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Swimming for a cause

Five years after losing his brother John to brain cancer, Steve Traube presented John’s wife Jen and her family with a challenge – and an opportunity to honor John’s life…

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Rueter to coach college hoops

Northeastern State University announced the hiring of Jacob Rueter to the staff as an assistant coach for its men’s basketball team. NSU, located in Tahlequah, Okla., competes in NCAA Division…

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Heavy hearts for Dena

While many Waterloo High School students and faculty ready themselves for another academic year, a hole is sure to be felt in the school following the death of a longtime…

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Pretzel shop twists into town

Pretzel Pretzel is a St. Louis business that has recently seen substantial growth, with franchises popping up in O’Fallon, Edwardsville and, just a month ago, Waterloo. Melissa Villeda, who owns…

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Splash pad start on horizon

The Waterloo Park Board met Thursday for its regular monthly meeting, where commissioners said goodbye to longtime attorney Mary Buettner, discussed a range of typical park matters and announced pending…

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New gender-neutral restroom law

A measure that allows multiple-occupancy public restrooms in Illinois to be labeled gender-neutral was signed into law Friday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.  Per the Chicago Tribune, the measure amends the…

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