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State FFA success for locals
Members of local high school FFA chapters are attending the 96th annual Illinois State FFA Convention this week in Springfield. With a 2024 theme of “United As One,” the three-day…
Read MoreWaterloo FFA takes national stage
The Waterloo FFA chapter has had much to celebrate lately, being represented beyond the state level at last week’s National FFA Convention in Indianapolis thanks to an FFA Creed Speaking…
Read MoreWHS ag teacher gets grant
A local FFA adviser and agriculture teacher recently received a substantial grant in recognition of her exceptional work in the classroom. Elaine Rudolphi moved to Waterloo quite recently, starting her…
Read MoreSchraders make valedictorian trifecta
By EDEN STRATTON For the Republic-Times Ian Schrader never considered himself overly studious. As a child, he was more apt to fish and play sports than spend hours tucked away…
Read MoreWaterloo FFA to see fresh face
Not too long ago, Elaine Rudolphi was attending numerous conferences as a member of the Olney FFA. Now, she will be joining the Waterloo FFA next academic year as the…
Read MoreFundraising reimagined during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been synonymous with the upheaval of plans, causing local civic clubs and organizations to rethink the way they raise funds. Recently, meat raffles have skyrocketed in…
Read MoreMore than just a job fair at WHS
After the final bell of the day rang Monday, Waterloo High School’s cafeteria was full of students and businesses, each set up at their own decorated tables, looking to find…
Read MoreLongtime school custodian retires
For Faye Mudd, serving in the Waterloo School District has been a lifelong passion. “I’ve worked for the school ever since I was little bitty,” she recalled. “In grade school,…
Read MoreFormer FFA teacher owns floral biz
Carrie Koester is known to many in Monroe County as the former FFA teacher at Columbia and Waterloo high schools, but she may soon develop a reputation as a purveyor…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair canceled
The Monroe County Fair became the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic last Tuesday, as the fair board announced it was canceling this year’s event “with sincere regret.” This year’s…
Read MoreWaterloo FFA Pork Chop Dinner
The Waterloo FFA & Alumni Pork Chop Dinner, Labor and Silent Auction takes place Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Waterloo High School cafeteria. Dinner is served at 5 p.m., with…
Read MoreWaterloo FFA poinsettias open house
he Waterloo FFA is selling poinsettias again this year. They will have an open house sale this Saturday, Dec. 7.
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