Community Service

Leesman Funeral Home has donated $1,500 to the Millstadt Union Fire Department. Bruce Leesman, Greg Leesman and Joni Ross recently stopped by the firehouse to deliver the check. The funds helped purchase a new AED unit. “We greatly appreciate the purchase and all the continued support to our department,” said Fire Chief Kurt Pellmann. Displaying……

The Waterloo VFW held their annual golf tournament Sept. 11 at Acorns Golf Links. Prior to teeing off, participants gathered for a patriotic singing of the National Anthem in honor of the 9/11 anniversary. Brenda Johnson led the singing while the Waterloo V W color guard presented the colors. To access more content, login or subscribe…

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……

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……

Former Columbia Mayor George Eckert is the recipient of a Quilt of Honor in recognition for his military service. Eckert served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. The Stars of Honor made the presentation at A.C. Metter Park. To access more content, login or subscribe to the Monroe County Independent.  If you are…

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Stubborn German Brewing has been a very good tenant to the Waterloo Masonic Lodge 737, which owns the downtown Waterloo building the business occupies. To show their gratitude during the covid pandemic, the Masons waived their rent for the first part of the year. An anonymous donor recently stepped up and paid Stubborn’s rent for……

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Weber Chevrolet Columbia donated more than 300 backpacks filled with supplies to local schools, including those in Columbia, Valmeyer, ICS and Dupo. Dupo teachers accept the donation from George Weber Chevrolet’s Skip Weber (owner), general manager Keith Breda, Sales Consultant Drew Shoemaker and Sales / Marketing Assistant Amanda Ritson-Schlemmer. To access more content, login or…

Lifechurch X in Waterloo has initiated a free program to assist working parents and students on the e-learning schedule this school year. Pastor Matt Heck has partnered with the Waterloo School District to offer 50 workstations for students (elementary through high school) who need a place with adult supervision. The church, located along Park Street,……