County road plans discussed

The Monroe County Board met in regular session Monday, with the primary topic of conversation being roads. Monroe County Engineer Aaron Metzger gave commissioners a review of upcoming highway department,…

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Supply chain issues threaten feast

Between higher costs and bigger birds, holiday dinners may look different this Thanksgiving.  Like many others in the meat industry, Schneider’s Quality Meats in Waterloo and Schubert’s Smokehouse & Meat…

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Mixed bag for Waterloo School Board

Masks, vaccines and taxes were topics at Monday night’s Waterloo School Board meeting, with the board, building administrators and public gathering in the Gardner Elementary cafeteria.  COVID chatter Prior to…

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Police Blotter | 11-10-21

(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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Gas leak at Columbia home

The Columbia Fire Department responded along with police and EMS to a gas leak reported shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday at 211 E. Plum in Columbia. Ameren was requested to…

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Girls hoops tips off next week

The high school girls basketball season begins next week with two local tournaments.  Columbia and Waterloo are part of an eight-team field competing in the Columbia Tip-Off Classic, which tips…

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