Jeff “J.V.” Vogt has been interviewed by local, regional and national media in recent weeks to discuss how J.V.’s Downtown Bar and Grill has been adapting to the state’s covid-mitigation regulations. To access more content, login or subscribe to the Monroe County Independent. If you are are not yet a subscriber you can purchase a…
The building at 107 S. Main in downtown Waterloo has been a popular drinking establishment for as long as the locals can remember. The City of Waterloo has now officially recognized the site as one of the town’s Historic Buildings. Current building owner and Randy’s Double R proprietor Randy Rehmer received the congratulatory news from……
Every year folks look forward to the fried chicken dinners served at the Valmeyer Church Picnic. And covid will not stop you from enjoying that hearty meal this year. St. Mary and St. John will have a Pick-Up-Nic this Sunday, Sept. 20. Carry-out chicken dinners with their famous homemade sides will be served from 11……
Monroe County Startup stopped by Waterloo Mercantile Co. on Sept. 4. The budding entrepreneurs discussed the process of starting a business with owners Jenny and Dennis Bullock. The students are, left to right, Malia Kossina, Hayden Siler, Ethan Riebeling, Cadi Shipes, Alexa Vitale and Max Souris. To access more content, login or subscribe to the…
Sandy Berg is leaving the Columbia Market grocery store after 20 years of employment. Her last day was Sept. 12. Sandy would like to thank everyone for their well wishes on her new adventure. To access more content, login or subscribe to the Monroe County Independent. If you are are not yet a subscriber you…
Roy J. May is one of the most recognized men in Waterloo, especially when he is sporting his trademark American Legion cap, as well as his residence on the northwest entrance to town. He is also easily one of the most photographed residents in the county, owing to his participation in Legion and Optimist Club……
by Lucy Engbring After hunting all over the house, I still couldn’t find it. “It” was my favorite “worry stone,” purchased many years ago on a trip to Mexico. I finally had success, discovering it tucked away in the desk drawer. It’s nothing more than a small rectangular piece of agate stone with a little……
Pam Jacob has received another well-deserved honor. The recent U of I Extension retiree has been named to the 4-H Hall of Fame. She along with 86 other individuals accepted the honor Aug. 18 during a virtual ceremony. The Illinois 4-H Foundation established the statewide Hall of Fame in 2005 to honor and celebrate extraordinary……
by Laura Walther Schaefer for Clifftop Microprairies are exactly as they sound – miniature versions of our grand prairies. They can occupy as little or as much space as you have or desire. Because they are prairies, they should be planted in a full sun environment that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight……
More than 250 citizens took advantage of a mobile covid testing station held Sept. 4 at the Monroe County Annex. Participants were notified of their results in a few days. To access more content, login or subscribe to the Monroe County Independent. If you are are not yet a subscriber you can purchase a subscription…
