In new league, everyone belongs

A new youth sports league for boys and girls ages 3 and up offers flag football, soccer and baseball, in addition to adaptive leagues specifically designed for athletes with disabilities.  The…

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CHS soccer starting to soar

The young Eagles are starting to take flight. In a Monroe County rivalry soccer clash, Columbia won at home over Gibault, 2-1, last Wednesday night.  Jack Steckler scored for the…

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Volleyball season digging in

Waterloo and Valmeyer are on a hot streak while Columbia and Gibault work to establish winning momentum in local high school volleyball action of late. Waterloo (11-4) has won eight…

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COVID testing rolls out at schools

With Gov. JB Pritzker’s executive order mandating school personnel be fully vaccinated or submit weekly test results going into effect Monday, the Regional Office of Education has begun introducing SHIELD…

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CPD welcomes new K9

Raz, a dual-purpose K9, will soon join furry co-workers Daggo and Blu at the Columbia Police Department.  “They’re an invaluable resource,” Raz’s handler Kyle Hannon said of the working dogs.…

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