Ag adventure down under

A Waterloo High School graduate recently returned from a trip to Australia, bringing home both fond memories and a new perspective on agriculture from outside the Midwest. Haley Bode is…

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‘Tis better to give

With Thanksgiving over, many local groups are now focusing their efforts on preparing for the next big holiday. Monroe County House of Neighborly Service is starting its Holiday Outreach Program,…

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‘Mr. Rotary’ remembered

George Ziebold, known around Waterloo as “Mr. Rotary,” died last Tuesday at the age of 94. Friends of Ziebold said he leaves behind a legacy of generosity and caring.  “He…

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Longtime bank president retires

A mainstay of Monroe County’s community will be at least somewhat less visible soon, as First National Bank of Waterloo President and CEO Gary Hemmer is retiring June 30.  “It’s…

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