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Fair set records in recent years
Editor’s note: This is the third and final entry in our series looking back through the history of the Monroe County Fair, which was canceled this year due to the…
Read MoreFair’s growth continued into ‘90s
Editor’s note: This is the second entry of our three-part series looking back through the history of the Monroe County Fair, which was canceled this year due to the COVID-19…
Read MoreLions win chamber award
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce recently announced the 2019 winner of its highest honor. After going to an individual – Brad Papenberg – last year, the chamber gave its Community…
Read MoreValmeyer seeks new business
Valmeyer is attempting to use two types of incentives to attract new businesses to its village. In December, the village and a group of investors that includes George Obernagel bought…
Read MoreSmooth sailing at this year’s fair
Mild temperatures and largely clear skies brought out the masses last week to the 70th annual Monroe County Fair. “It was just a great fair this year,” said Monroe County…
Read MoreAfter the fire, Hopskeller breathes new life
Seen as one of the more unstable of the elements, fire has its advantages and disadvantages. The flames that consumed Matt Schweizer’s prized business at 116 E. Third Street in…
Read MoreCEO program pairs students with mentors
As soon as entrepreneur Matt Heck learned about Monroe County high school students joining the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities program in the spring, he knew he wanted to get involved. “I…
Read MoreThis year’s county fair among best ever
This year’s Monroe County Fair saw record-setting attendance, bolstered by near perfect summer weather, the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales and the ongoing celebration of Monroe County’s Bicentennial. “The weather was fantastic…
Read MoreCounty fair set to impress
Monroe County is once again geared up and ready to host one of the state’s preeminent county fairs, complete with several special events scheduled to continue its year-long bicentennial celebration.…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair a thrill once again
Another Monroe County Fair is in the books, with fair officials giving a positive early assessment on the annual summertime event. “The weather got a little warm at times, but…
Read MoreValmeyer organizations donate toward new gym equipment
by Ethan May The village of Valmeyer may not be the largest in the county, but the community makes every effort to support its school. Several civic organizations and generous…
Read MoreWaterloo Santa Float set to ride Dec. 17-24
The Waterloo German Band’s popular Santa Float will again spread holiday cheer to all who are near Dec. 17-24. This project is made possible by donations from local businesses and…
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