Posts Tagged ‘waterloo’
What to expect in 2015
In 2015, Monroe County can expect to see many changes. From new businesses to updated construction projects to upcoming local elections, this year will be packed full of innovation and…
Read MoreFirst meeting of year for Waterloo City Council
The Waterloo City Council learned of plans to build a mountain bike trail and also approved a handful of measures during its first meeting of 2015 on Monday night. Two…
Read MoreColumbia, Waterloo cheerleaders win ICCA trophies
The cheerleading squads from Columbia and Waterloo high schools earned first place trophies in their respective divisions at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association Championships on Saturday in Springfield. The CHS…
Read MoreRaging Bulldogs, Ice Eagles on fire to close out year
With the holiday season upon us, local high school ice hockey action has slowed down a bit. But there have been a few games played, and the Waterloo-Freeburg Raging Bulldogs…
Read MoreEagles win Freeburg tourney title
The Columbia Eagles won their second tournament title already this season, taking the 58th annual Freeburg-Columbia Holiday Tournament championship against Piasa Southwestern in impressive fashion Tuesday night, 68-51 at Freeburg…
Read MoreEagles advance to Freeburg tourney title game; ‘Dogs top Triad
Columbia rose to the challenge on Monday night, putting together a strong defensive effort and balanced scoring to end Marquette’s quest for a fourth straight Freeburg-Columbia Holiday Tournament championship. With…
Read MoreCandidate filing update for April election
Monday was the deadline for candidates to file for the April 7 municipal elections. In Waterloo, Mayor Tom Smith is up for re-election, as is City Clerk Barbara Pace and…
Read MoreEagles top ‘Dogs to win Candy Cane Classic
While the Missouri and Illinois mens college basketball teams were playing their annual “Braggin’ Rights” game in St. Louis, the Columbia and Waterloo girls hoops teams competed in a rivalry…
Read MoreR-T All-Local Football Team announced
Monroe County was a hotbed of high school football action in 2014, as both Columbia and Waterloo made the playoffs and provided plenty of excitement to late summer and fall…
Read MoreWFD announces Memorial Bell Plaza project
The Waterloo Fire Department kicked off a campaign last week to raise funds to build a permanent outdoor display for its 100-year-old bell. The planned WFD Memorial Bell Plaza will…
Read MoreCrash at First and Market in Waterloo
Waterloo police responded shortly after 6:40 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash at First Street and Market Street. No serious injuries were reported. A Chevrolet car driven by Jane Kramer…
Read MoreWHS wrestlers keeping eyes on the prize
The Waterloo High School wrestling squad is coming off a very successful 2013-14 season, falling just short of winning a first-ever Mississippi Valley Conference title. Coach Pat Stewart sees no…
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