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Longtime Waterloo Librarian Elaine Steingrubey stands next to a bookshelf holding titles from some of her favorite authors, including Mary Kay Andrews, David Baldacci, Bailey Cates, Maris de los Santos, Heather Graham and Louise Penny. Elaine especially enjoys the mystery, general fiction historical and modern genres.

Steingrubey Retires From Morrison-Talbott Library

By Monroe County Independent | July 6, 2020

by Joe Leicht The lady from New Athens who brought Waterloo’s Morrison-Talbott Library into the 21st century, Elaine Steingrubey, has taken her well-deserved retirement after 39 years at the library and 28 years as its director. Steingrubey was hired by then-director Jean Burke in 1981 as a circulation clerk, working at the historic Col. Morrison home …

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Jason Frazier, left, works with a MindsEye client.

CEO Frazier Uses Lessons Learned At Gibault

By Monroe County Independent | July 4, 2020

by Bethany Prange Two hard pieces of plastic mounted in a frame – the simple, yet vital elements of a pair of glasses. Fragile yet powerful, they often mean the difference between seeing the world in vivid clarity and peering into a blurry fog with uncertainty. For many, glasses are an essential part of daily …

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Immaculate Conception Honor Roll

By Monroe County Independent | July 3, 2020

Immaculate Conception Grade School students earning first honors in the school’s year’s fourth quarter are: Allison Stark, Blake Powers, Constance Dorshorst, Gavin Kesler, Hope Pollmann, Joseph Tyler, Kyra Newton, Ling Pace, Maggie Williamson, Marisa McGill, Olivia Blaskiewicz, Rhyan Ward, Brock Murphy, Lindsay Harget, Bryce Raby, Grace Barrett, Madison Mauch, Zackary Harrington, Jack Keeven, Dustin Swindle, …

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Family News

Births, engagements, reunions and more life events.

Aria Angelina Mericle

By Monroe County Independent | July 3, 2020

Brittany and Curtis Mericle of Columbia announce the birth of a daughter. Aria Angelinia Mericle was born April 28, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in...

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Bob and Karlene Scheibe Celebrate 62nd Anniversary

By Monroe County Independent | June 19, 2020

On their 62nd anniversary, Bob and Karlene Scheibe of Valmeyer renewed their wedding vows. Grandson Justin Scheibe, center, performed the outdoor ceremony.

Shirley And Homer Pilgrim Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary

By Monroe County Independent | June 19, 2020

Homer and Shirley Pilgram on their wedding day in 1955. Homer and Shirley (nee Vahle) Pilgram of Columbia recently celebrated their...

Prior to the pandemic, Al and Mary Ann Toenjes had a chance to gather with all their grandchildren, left to right, first row, Sadie Metz, Charlie Stahly and Reid Metzger; and second row, Blake Metzger, Auggie Stahly, Ellie Metzger and Trevor Metzger.

Al And Mary Ann Toenjes Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

By Monroe County Independent | June 19, 2020

Al and Mary Ann Toenjes of Waterloo recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Al was a lucky man when he was granted Mary Ann Pajares’...

Anna And Jim Lawlor Celebrate 65 Years Of Marriage

By Monroe County Independent | May 13, 2020

Anna and Jim Lawlor on their wedding day in 1955. James and Anna (nee Sonnemoser) Lawlor celebrated their 65th wedding...

Olive Grace and Ella Rose Gregson

By Monroe County Independent | March 20, 2020

Aaron and Megan Gregson of Waterloo announce the birth of twin girls born Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Olivia Grace Gregson weighed...

Everett Miller

By Monroe County Independent | February 19, 2020

Keagan (nee Kristoff) and Sean Miller of Columbia announce the birth of a son. Everett Miller was born Jan. 5, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in...

Vance Gabriel Darr

By Monroe County Independent | February 19, 2020

Lauren and Eric Darr of Columbia announce the birth of a son. Vance Gabriel Darr was born Jan. 6, 2020 at 11:27 p.m., at Mercy...

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Keefe Sews For Charity

By Monroe County Independent | July 6, 2020

Caroline Keefe of Columbia used the coronavirus downtime to start a charity sewing business called...

Martha’s Kitchen Opens To Drive-Up Meals

By Monroe County Independent | July 3, 2020

The Martha’s Kitchen meal service will return to St. Paul UCC in Waterloo on Monday,...

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Senior Spotlight

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Elveria (nee Schwarze) Miller Celebrates Her 94th At Oak Hill

By Monroe County Independent | June 19, 2020

Elveria (nee Schwarze) Miller celebrated her 94th birthday on June 9. She grew up on a farm in rural Chalfin Bridge. Elveria has countless friends from throughout the area and enjoys conversations on a wide-range of topics, especially local history. The retired teacher is a resident of Whispering Pines at Oak Hill. On her special……

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