Posts Tagged ‘House of Neighborly Service’
Waterloo is Elsa Strong
For about 4.5 years, Elsa Wiemerslage has been battling a rare form of pediatric cancer called acute myeloid leukemia. And for almost that entire time, Waterloo has been helping Wiemerslage…
Read MoreGiving back to first responders
Since October, House of Neighborly Service has resumed a tradition that allows it to show appreciation for Monroe County’s first responders. For two hours every Monday morning, the nonprofit offers…
Read MoreFree summer lunch programs start
Those who cannot always afford to eat lunch during the summer have a number of free options for sustenance, as summer lunch programs are starting across the area. Waterloo, Valmeyer…
Read MoreGiving opportunities abound during holidays
The holiday season is a time of joy for many people, but for some it can be anything but. Monroe County residents are doing their part to help people who…
Read MoreNew location, new opportunities for HNS
From handicap parking spaces to office cubicles, House of Neighborly Service volunteers are enjoying the perks of their new space at 1331 Jamie Lane in Waterloo. “We’ve got our handicap…
Read MoreCounty board discusses Route 3, enterprise zone
Obey the traffic laws, or else. That was the message Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing sent during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. These words came as the county…
Read MoreHSS clients have a ball at The Falls
Human Support Services clients were glowing on March 8, and it wasn’t just because of their elegant dresses and fancy jewelry. They also emulated excitement and cheerfulness as the night…
Read MoreSmall fire at old Waterloo fire station
Waterloo firefighters were called to a fire inside the old Waterloo Fire Department station on North Main Street about 7 p.m. Monday. The station is currently housing a House of…
Read MoreCar drives into downtown Waterloo building
The Waterloo Fire Department responded about 10 a.m. Sunday to 227B S. Main Street after a white car drove into the front window of the House of Neighborly Service building.…
Read MoreSex assault victims can ‘Call for Help’
Every 98 seconds, another person in the United States becomes the victim of a sexual assault, the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network states. Such an act can lead to…
Read MoreWaterloo talks drones, parking
The Waterloo City Council amended ordinances dealing with drones and the parking of recreational vehicles, trailers and construction equipment on Monday night. The council also learned that Waterloo’s population increased…
Read MoreValmeyer student thankful for Lions donation
Valmeyer Elementary student Jordan Schilling faces an obstacle preventing him from doing many of the activities his classmates take for granted. For a while, the visually impaired 11-year-old didn’t even…
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