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Light Bulb – T-Shirt Sales Raises $100,000 For Hopkins Family
By Monroe County Independent |
Ashley Hewitt spearheaded fundraising efforts that raised $100,000 for the family of Nick Hopkins, the State Police Officer Nick Hopkins who died in the line of duty this past August. Ashley Hewitt presented on Saturday a check for $100,000 to Whitney Hopkins for her and her children, Evelyn, Owen and Emma. Hewitt wishes to express……
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Bob Kettler Passes Away… Longtime Waterloo Businessman, Alderman And Firefighter
Civic-minded former Waterloo alderman and longtime downtown business owner Bob Kettler died Sept. 23. He was 85. Bob and his wife Joanne (nee Dalkert) operated the Waterloo Times newspaper and its printing business, Waterloo Printers (across from JV’s). He also was served the community many years as a dedicated Waterloo firefighter. Bob also served on……
CHS Quarterback Club Give Back To First Responders
The Columbia Quarterback Club donated $500 to Columbia’s first responders. Monroe County Coroner Bob Hill (representing the QB Club) presented the check to Police Chief Jerry Paul at halftime of Friday night’s high school football game. The Quarterback Club makes an annual donation split between the police, fire and EMS. To access more content,…
Valmeyer Lions Add New Pavilion To The Village
The Valmeyer Lions Club provided the funding for a new pavilion that was built on the north end of town – at the intersection of Woodland Ridge and Cedar Bluff just north of the school. Citizens are free to use the pavilion; reservations are not required. “Thanks to this organization for their generosity and continued support……
”Light It Up Blue” Sept. 9 In Honor Of Fallen State Trooper Nick Hopkins
Ashley Hewitt and Curt Simshauser are asking are residents to display blue exterior lighting the evening of Monday, Sept. 9. The Light It Up Blue will show admiration for the fallen Statr Trooper Nick Hopkins of Waterloo. Simshauser will fly a drone over the community to videotape the scene between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m…….
Columbia Rotary Club Honors Members
Rotary District Governor Gary Hamm and Club Foundation Chair Gary Crawford awarded Paul Harris Fellowships to John Timmerberg and Bob Hill. Paul Harris Fellowships are awarded for exemplary support of The Rotary Foundation. Congrats, John and Bob! To access more content, login or subscribe to the Monroe County Independent. If you are are not yet…
Candlelight Vigil For Officer Nick Hopkins
The old Waterloo High School football field shone brightly, yet with humble reverence, Thursday evening. Hundreds of flames broke through the dark during a candlelight vigil in honor of Nick Hopkins, the State Police officer who died this past week. Nick grew up in Waterloo and played many football games on this gridiron. ……
Waterloo Community Pulls Together For Hopkins Family
The Waterloo community has shown an outpouring of support for the Hopkins family as they deal with the loss of their father, husband, son, brother, grandson, friend…. Citizens are making donations to numerous causes, including Backstoppers, which provides financial support to police officers, firefighters and ambulance personnel who die in the line of duty. During……
Monroe County Farm Bureau To Honor Jonah Matthews’ Legacy
The Monroe County Farm Bureau Young Leaders lost one of our own in a tragic accident on June 14. The organization has submitted the following article for the newspaper… Jonah Matthews was dearly loved and we already miss the fun and humor he brought to the Young Leaders group. As an active member of the……
Waterloo Garden Club Names 2019 Winners Of The Yards Of Distinction
The Waterloo Garden Club has selected this year’s winners of the Yards Of Distinction program. The awards were presented during the July 15 meeting of the Waterloo City Council. The winners are: Large Yard: first place, Jeff and Shannon Stiening (308 Liberty); and runner-up, Bruce and Ann Kohnz (409 Wedgwood). Medium Yard: first place, Kraig……
Boo and Janson Volunteer at Columbia American Legion
Columbia American Legion’s Gary Boo and David Janson call out the order numbers at the hall’s monthly fish fry. The Legion welcomes diners to swing by each third-Friday of the month (from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.). To access more content, login or subscribe to the Monroe County Independent. If you are are not yet…
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