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The season of giving
Families throughout Monroe County will soon enjoy the staples of the holiday season, from Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie to Christmas presents nestled under the tree. However, many in the…
Read MoreAg adventure down under
A Waterloo High School graduate recently returned from a trip to Australia, bringing home both fond memories and a new perspective on agriculture from outside the Midwest. Haley Bode is…
Read MoreMany ways to give this Christmas
With Christmas fast approaching, the season of giving is in full swing, and various charities and other organizations throughout the community are rushing to gather donations to make sure everyone…
Read MoreTree of Lights hits $1 million
The Waterloo Rotary Club’s annual Tree of Lights charity drive reached $1 million in total donations this past holiday season, marking a major milestone for a project that’s been going…
Read More‘Tis better to give
With Thanksgiving over, many local groups are now focusing their efforts on preparing for the next big holiday. Monroe County House of Neighborly Service is starting its Holiday Outreach Program,…
Read More‘Mr. Rotary’ remembered
George Ziebold, known around Waterloo as “Mr. Rotary,” died last Tuesday at the age of 94. Friends of Ziebold said he leaves behind a legacy of generosity and caring. “He…
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 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 MoreLocal groups offering help for the holidays
It’s the time of the year where Christmas music plays on the radio 24-7 and temperatures begin to tumble. With winter comes the holiday season. Gifts, holiday parties and decorations…
Read MoreAltadonna to receive Chamber honor
Saturday night, the Waterloo Chamber of Commerce will honor its latest Community Service Award recipient: Mark Altadonna. Altadonna is well known in Monroe County for a variety of roles. He…
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