Stephens shining for Illini

Waterloo High School graduate Sydney Stephens is starring for the University of Illinois women’s soccer team this fall.  She transferred from the University of Georgia after one season.  Stephens recorded…

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Eagles kick past Bulldogs

In a rivalry soccer clash, Columbia won at home Monday night over Waterloo, 2-0.  The Eagles, featuring several underclassmen in key roles, are starting to take flight after starting the…

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Volleyball teams victorious

Local high school volleyball squads are starting to build positive momentum as the regular season gets into high gear. Columbia went 3-1 in the Mascoutah Tournament on Saturday to place…

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Walking to remember

Local women who have experienced loss to suicide have set out to bring awareness to Monroe County.  This National Suicide Prevention Month, Monroe Countians have the chance to participate in…

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Help Wanted (still)

With select federal unemployment aid expiring, many employers saw this as a potential light at the end of the tunnel, reasoning it could increase applicants they so desperately need.  But…

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WPD getting new police dog

In a few short weeks, Waterloo residents will notice a new member of the police department: a fun-loving, hard-working German shepherd named Tobi.  Tobi will officially make Waterloo his new…

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Police Blotter | 9-8-21

(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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