Piranhas pick up wins

The Waterloo Piranhas won two recent meets as the summer swim season splashes on.  On Saturday, the Piranhas narrowly topped the rival Columbia Hurricanes by a score of 293-278 at…

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A dry time for farmers

With farmers finishing up the summer wheat harvest amid a substantial drought, it’s currently looking to be a mixed year for agriculture in Monroe County. Per Farm Week, the entire…

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Gender issue divides further

The Waterloo School Board saw another board meeting Monday with turnout comparable to its March meeting, with the community once again impassioned about transgender students accessing gendered bathrooms at Waterloo…

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Signs point up for Eleanor

A young cancer survivor who’s become exceptionally well-known in the community was recently honored at a Waterloo City Council meeting, where it was announced that a street in town will…

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Man set on fire in Red Bud

A man with an extensive criminal history is in jail once again following a disturbing incident last Wednesday night in Red Bud.  Red Bud Police Chief John Brittingham told the…

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Police Blotter | 6-21-23

(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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I-255 crash injures 3

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 3:30 p.m. last Tuesday to a multi-vehicle crash with ejection and serious injuries on I-255 at milemarker 9 in Dupo.  Traffic in that area was…

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