Posts Tagged ‘camp wartburg’
Guilty plea in sex abuse case
A 41-year-old St. Louis man entered a guilty plea recently in Monroe County Circuit Court on a felony charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Sentencing for Matthew T. Hubbard is…
Read MoreFormer camp worker charged with sex abuse
A St. Louis man was charged this week in connection with an alleged sex crime last year while he was a staff member of Camp Wartburg in Waterloo. Matthew T.…
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 MoreCollmeyer warmed hearts
Known as one of the most generous members of the community, Wayne Collmeyer died Friday from injuries sustained while volunteering late last year. Collmeyer’s children, Andrea Kuergeleis and Matthew and…
Read MoreLongtime 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…
Read MoreVirus milestones are ‘lonely’ and ‘isolated’
In an era of drive-by birthday parties and drive-thru visitations, it is clear the coronavirus pandemic has impacted virtually all areas of life. That includes milestones from funerals to weddings.…
Read MoreCamp Wartburg adds rec center
Since Lutheran Children Family Services bought Camp Wartburg in 1996, the facility has grown significantly. Several features have been added including a dining hall and high ropes course, and this…
Read MoreJohnson an unsung hero of German Band
It has been said that behind every great man there is a great woman. That is certainly the case for Waterloo German Band leader Harry Wolf, whose longtime companion Barbara…
Read MoreLocal swim teams having fun in the pool
The summer swim season is underway, and local teams are having a splashing good time. The Columbia Hurricanes are swimming, diving and thriving this season. The largest Columbia swim team…
Read MoreMissing Girl Found Near Camp Wartburg
The missing 13-year-old girl who emergency personnel have been searching for near Camp Wartburg in Waterloo since Monday afternoon has been located and is safe. JaTe’a Lejla Frank, of Mount…
Read MoreEmergency crews searching for girl near Camp Wartburg
Police and fire department personnel were searching through the night for a 13-year-old Mt. Vernon girl who ran away shortly after being dropped off at Camp Wartburg, located at 5705…
Read MorePlenty of ways to enjoy nature at Camp Wartburg
By CHERYL HEMMER For the Republic-Times It was relatively quiet at Camp Wartburg on a recent afternoon. But soon it will be exploding with the sounds of laughing, shrieking and…
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