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Monroe Council Hits The Lanes For Bowling Day
By Monroe County Independent |
Twenty-five Human Support Services clients headed to Columbia’s West Park Bowl for the annual Monroe Council Bowling Day. A good time was had by all. – photos by Ericha Johanning 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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Bud Light Brigade Marks 35 Years Of Entertaining
The Bud Light Brigade is still going strong after 35 years of performing. The musicians were recently the featured topic during a program at the Monroe County History Museum. Between songs, band leader Dennis Knobloch discussed the band’s colorful history as well as talking about performances throughout Monroe County, the Metro East and St. Louis. Originally……
VFW Fish Popular At Waterloo Homecoming
The Waterloo VFW served its world famous fried cod plates at this year’s Waterloo Homecoming. This was one of the most popular food booths at the event as folks enjoyed the hand breaded cod. For those who missed out, VFW chef’s Jerry Stoeckel and Don Matzenbacher remind everyone that the VFW is open every Friday……
Biggest Crowds Ever Attend Songs 4 Soldiers
The old Columbia High School baseball field was packed Friday and Saturday night for the annual Songs 4 Soldiers benefit concert. The two-day event at Bolm-Schuhkraft Park brought thousands of folks to listen to several local, regional and national headlining acts. Proceeds are donated to area military veterans in need. Event founder Dustin Row is……
Children First Learning Center Wins Most Original Float
Children First Learning Center won the award for Most Original Float at this year’s Waterloo Homecoming. It had a Dr. Seuss theme. 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 here. Username or E-mail Password * Remember Me…
It’s-Just “What” Heroes-do!
a poem by Carl Shuler No fanfare did Nick-seek only doing what he-knew No one seemed-to-notice: It’s just what Heroes-do! Fate knocked that-Friday hailing this Man-in-blue! He-touched each trio-child and kissed “Good-bye!” his-wife Left-home in his trooper-police car celebrating a Blessed-life A Good-man of easy-smile! Considerate! Loyal! Friend! Worked-hard! Played-free! Always sure to his……
Accolades Bestowed On Little Shop Of Horrors At Annual MASC Gala
The local production of Little Shop Of Horrors was the star of the night as the musical took home numerous awards at the 12th annual Monroe Actors Stage Company Patrons Choice Awards Gala. “Little Shop” Director Matt Dossett along with his cast and crew took home all but one of the awards handed out at……
Randy’s RR Bar Fills Downtown During Annual Block Party
Main Street in downtown Waterloo was the place to be the evening of Aug. 10. Longtime Waterloo bar proprietor Randy Rehmber threw his annual Randy’s RR Bar Block Party. Patrons danced in the street all night to the rockin’ sounds of The Father Jack Band. This was the band’s last concert as the bandmates are……
Southern Illinois Spider Man Spotted In Columbia
Southern Illinois’ “White Vans Spider Man” has been spinning his web from Columbia to Chester – popping up at various spots throughout the region. During a recent stop in Columbia, Spidey visits with Amanda Schreder, left, and Sarah Rodenberg at Obregon & Associates. To access more content, login or subscribe to the Monroe County Independent. …
Father Jack Band Bows Out After Randy’s RR Block Party
The Father Jack Band played their last performance Aug. 10 at the Randy’s RR Bar Block Party in downtown Waterloo. Gathering after their final song are, left to right, Randy Rehmer (bar owner), Chris Schweigert, Mike Caywood, Andy Kish, Sheila Hull, Niki Range (Randy’s bartender), David Schmidt, Jim Whelan and Paul Gregor. To access more…
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