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Local schools among tops in state
The Waterloo and Columbia school districts rank among the best in the state in student proficiency, according to Illinois State Report Card data. In Waterloo, 61.6 percent of students scored…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board OKs budget
The Waterloo School Board approved the district’s 2019-20 budget at Monday’s board meeting. The budget shows the district having $30,488,722 in revenue and expending $32,440,587 over the next fiscal year. …
Read MoreWaterloo School Board amends grading scale
Following months of passionate discussion, the Waterloo School Board voted to amend the school district’s grading scale at Monday’s meeting. The new system will make 90-100 an A, 80-89 a…
Read MoreLohman enjoys new district position
A lot of dominoes fell at once for the Waterloo School District last year. The entire community suffered the tragic and unexpected loss of a Waterloo High School student. The…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board OKs budget
Waterloo schools will now have an idea of the revenues they will receive for the 2017-18 school year after the school board passed a budget Monday night. The district estimates…
Read MoreZahnow principal honored
Zahnow Elementary principal Mary Gardner is said to know each and every one of the school’s students and staff by name. She is described by teachers as a motivator, appreciative…
Read MoreWaterloo schools need state budget action
District finances once again became the highlight of Monday’s Waterloo school board meeting, as the local and state governments continually fail to provide timely financial relief. This year may prove…
Read MoreTennis court closing causes stir
For about 30 years, the Larry Henson tennis courts in Waterloo have provided the community a place to blow off steam and for tennis players to work on their backhand.…
Read MoreFlu causing students to bug out
Local school officials are noticing more student absences attributed to the flu or flu-like symptoms recently, leading to more cautious behaviors among teachers and administration. Columbia school superintendent Dr. Gina…
Read MoreInstagram post leads to firearms seizure
Possible charges are pending after police found several firearms inside a Waterloo residence that a convicted felon had access to in a case that began on Instagram. The Waterloo Police…
Read MoreIllinois Report Card results released
The Illinois State Board of Education released the 2016 Illinois Report Card last Monday, showing PARCC results for the year, among other items. Anyone wishing to see the results for…
Read MoreSchool officials explain proposed sales tax
With the state of Illinois’ financial issues, local school districts have not only been forced to cut back, but have also had to find new streams of revenue. One of…
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