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Crews called to rural LaPorte City barn fire

LaPORTE CITY – Firefighters from two departments were called to a fire at a barn in rural LaPorte City on Monday afternoon.

 

University Avenue Hy-Vee closing at end of March due to poor sales

WATERLOO -- A grocery store which has had a presence on University Avenue for decades is closing its doors at the end of next month.

 

Overnight fire damages Waterloo home

WATERLOO – A Waterloo family escaped without any injuries after a fire broke out in their home early Monday morning.

 

New retreat center opens in downtown Osage

OSAGE -- Debbie’s Quilt Shop and Retreat is now open and ready for those who are looking for a sewing, crafting, scrapbooking, or any sort of getaway.

 

Selma re-enactment march in Waterloo on Palm Sunday

WATERLOO — A re-enactment of an historic civil rights march will occur in downtown Waterloo on March 25, on the observance of the 50th anniversary of the death of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

 

Black Hawk County vets seek funds for ramp projects

WATERLOO — Local veterans, headed up by the Black Hawk County Veteran Affairs Commission, are ramping up efforts to help disabled veterans and are seeking the public’s help.

 

Community Briefs

Bible meetings March 7, 9

 

UNI's renewed 'Waterloo connection' may pay diversity dividends

CEDAR FALLS – A cadre of African-American women from Waterloo are promoting diversity and inclusion at the University of Northern Iowa.

 

Quote of the week

"We are continuously looking at ways to cut more costs, and staff has been coming up with out-of-the-box ideas."

 

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