Retired CPD K9 passes away

With great sadness, the Columbia Police Department announced the passing of recently retired K9 Daggo on Friday.   He passed away peacefully following an aggressive form of cancer and was…

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Local chiropractors join forces

Three longtime local chiropractic physicians – Dr. Colleen (Stratton) Miller, Dr. Jennifer (Steinbaugh) Kujawski and Dr. Katie (Millang) Neff – hope their new wellness center will be a place where…

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Baum honored for community care

Margie Baum, site manager with Human Support Services in Waterloo, was named 2022 Community Care Professional of the Year during the recent Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities Educational Conference &…

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A light in the darkness

Members of the community gathered to honor loved ones lost due to drug abuse and recognize International Overdose Awareness Day last Wednesday in downtown Waterloo. The event was organized by…

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Wednesday morning crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on Palmer Road at Old Route 3 in Columbia. Responding agencies included the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire…

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