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Mueller Named State Scholar

By Monroe County Independent | December 4, 2019

Valmeyer High School’s Alexis Mueller is among the state’s top academic students. The senior has been named an Illinois State Scholar, ranking in the top percentile of state high school students. To access more content, login or subscribe to the Monroe County Independent. If you are are not yet a subscriber you can purchase a …

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Gibault High School seniors named Illinois Scholars are, left to right, first row, Kyle Barbour, Spencer Biske, Jacob Muehlher and Joshua Eichholz; and second row, Cassie Ellner, Hannah Janson, Kayla Huels, Kelly Papenberg and Hannah Gundlach.

Nine Gibault Students Among State’s Top Academics

By Monroe County Independent | November 26, 2019

Nine Gibault seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars. The top-ranked students from the Class of 2020 are Kyle Barbour, Spencer Biske, Jacob Muehlher, Joshua Eichholz, Cassie Ellner, Hannah Janson, Kayla Huels, Kelly Papenberg and Hannah Gundlach. This represents 17.6 percent of the Gibault High School Class of 2020.* Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the …

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CHS German teacher Taylor Nickerson accepts the Teacher of Excellence award from Vera Beutin of the German Embassy in Washington, D.C.

CHS German Teacher Earns Big Award

By Monroe County Independent | November 24, 2019

Columbia High School German teacher Taylor Nickerson earned the German Embassy Teacher of Excellence award from the German Embassy in Washington, D.C. Nickerson teaches German classes at Columbia High School. 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 …

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Jackson Gregson Busby

By Monroe County Independent | November 17, 2019

Megan and Josh Busby of Waterloo announce the birth of a son. Jackson Gregson Busby was born Oct. 3, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in...

Harper Quernheim Rohlfing

By Monroe County Independent | November 1, 2019

Hannah and Scott Rohlfing announce the birth of a daughter. Harper Quernheim Rohlfing was born Sept. 25, 2019, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis,...

Annie Lynn Ebeler

By Monroe County Independent | November 1, 2019

Megan and Jeff Ebeler of Waterloo announce the birth of a daughter. Annie Lynn Ebeler was born Sept. 20, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in St....

Wolkiewicz Twins – Grace Bernadette and Luke Nicholas

By Monroe County Independent | November 1, 2019

Andrew and Jennifer Wolkiewicz of Waterloo announce the birth of a daughter, Grace Bernadette, and a son, Luke Nicholas. The twins were born Sept. 16,...

Newlyweds Kelly Koerber and Corey Dietze

Koerber – Dietze Are Married

By Monroe County Independent | October 31, 2019

Miss Kelly Koerber and Mr. Corey Dietze were united in marriage Dec. 31, 2018, at Bethany United Methodist Church in Columbia. A reception followed at...

Fults Folks Gather For Family Reunion At Cedar Bluff Park

By Monroe County Independent | October 20, 2019

The Fults family gathered for their annual reunion at Cedar Bluff Park on the south end of the village of Fults.

Lenhardt – Johnson Planning June 2020 Wedding

By Monroe County Independent | October 17, 2019

Tim and Kris Lenhardt of Waterloo announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Lenhardt, to Kenny Johnson, the son of Roger and Anita Johnson of...

Yrigollen – Mueth Exchange Vows

By Monroe County Independent | October 17, 2019

Julie Yrigollen and Jeremy Mueth were married April 21, 2019 in Jonesborough, Tenn. A reception followed at The Bristol Hotel in Bristol, Va. The bride...

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The Valmeyer Village Board recognized the Jaycees on their 50th anniversary. Jaycees President Valmeyer Jaycees President Kyle Kipping, second from left, accepts the honor from, left to right, Kyle Duffy, Howard Heavner and Tim Valentine.

Valmeyer Board Recognizes Jaycees On Their 50th Anniversary

By Monroe County Independent | December 8, 2019

The Valmeyer Village Board gave special recognition to the Valmeyer Jaycees in honor of the...

The HIKE drawing at Bethel 54 was conducted by, left to right, Grand Bethel Honored Queen Brooke Bishop, Bethel 65; Honored Queen Hailey Dell, Daughter Southern Illinois HIKE Chairperson and Supreme Representative to Paraiba, Brazil, Bethel 65; Senior Princess (Bethel 65) Bella Mogg; Recorder Leah Connelly, (Bethel B67; and Recorder Lilly Shaw, Bethel 65.

Job’s Daughters Raise Funds For Hearing Improvement Fund

By Monroe County Independent | November 17, 2019

Lucky raffle winners were chosen at the Nov. 4 meeting of Bethel 54 Job's Daughters...

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Home Extension Ladies Donate 93 Bras To Violence Prevention Center

By Monroe County Independent | November 17, 2019

The ladies of Home and Community Education (HCE) found new uses for old bras lying around their homes. During their Women Supporting Women potluck, participants submitted their creative entries in a “Best Use Of An Old Bra” contest. The winners were Carol Hoffmann, lunch box; Lucille Ohms, wine bottle carrier; Marlene Kolbe, winter scene; and……

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