Posts Tagged ‘Washington D.C.’
Vets soar on honor flight
A local veteran recently participated in an Honor Flight, joined by a fellow veteran friend on a day trip they both described as an unforgettable experience. Jim Hearren now resides…
Read MoreBost among objectors in chaotic day at U.S. Capitol
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Republican who represents Monroe County as part of Illinois’ 12th congressional district, was among several GOP lawmakers in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday who unsuccessfully objected…
Read MoreWaterloo woman attends parade for Pope in D.C.
A Waterloo woman was fortunate to stand just a short distance from Pope Francis during his first visit last week to Washington, D.C. After meeting with President Obama at the…
Read MoreValmeyer part of national exhibit in D.C.
The story of Valmeyer’s devastating 1993 flood and subsequent relocation to higher ground is being featured as part of a new exhibit currently on display in Washington, D.C. The exhibit,…
Read MoreLocals travel to D.C. for Presidential Inauguration
Monroe County, Columbia in particular, was well-represented Monday in Washington, D.C., as Barack Obama took the oath for his second term of office during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. A crowd…
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