We’re outta here!

A Millstadt couple recently celebrated their retirement from a family business in the village, having spent many years together serving their community as best they could. Mary and Paul Braner…

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Bean Tree owners retiring

A much loved Waterloo cafe will soon be changing hands as the longtime owners fondly recall the memories and relationships brewed downtown over the years. Jay and Lisa Jones recently…

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As sharp as Sharp could be

From a worldwide recession to a global pandemic, former City of Columbia finance director and treasurer Linda Sharp weathered many storms in the past 16 years. Despite the challenges, the…

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A passion for teaching

With 25 years spent in the Columbia School District and 10 years before that teaching in Waterloo, Donna Weirschem stepped away from the classroom this spring having shown great love…

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Retiring on a high note

This past school year was Melanie Ryterski’s last with the Waterloo School District, having spent 27 years helping young students fill their lives with music. A longtime music teacher at…

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