Waterloo annexes properties

Following brief public hearings, the Waterloo City Council approved two property annexations on Monday night. The first involved the new Sydenstricker & Nobbe Partners John Deere dealership at 6627 State Route…

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Greater youth library access

Students and staff in the Waterloo School District are set to enjoy a suite of benefits thanks to a newly announced partnership with Morrison-Talbott Library. The partnership was briefly discussed…

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Local golfers make state

Monroe County will be well-represented at IHSA state golf tournaments taking place this weekend up north.  Columbia High School senior Avery Arendell will be making her fourth state trip thanks…

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Volleyball season spikes on

The high school volleyball regular season is nearing its conclusion, with local squads beginning the fine-tuning process before regionals begin.  Columbia (22-1) remains in pretty good shape, as evidenced by…

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Soccer season winding down

Only a few regular season matches remain for local high school boys soccer squads, with regionals looming just around the corner. In last Tuesday’s thrilling 2-2 tie with Monroe County…

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Police Blotter | 10-1-25

(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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Route 3 crash in Waterloo

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 9:20 a.m. Friday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Kolmer Avenue in Waterloo. The initial report indicated one person was injured in the…

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Oak Hill lease began Wednesday

While the operational takeover of Oak Hill will not be finalized until the beginning of December, the lease of the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center to Accolade Healthcare began…

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