The Waterloo Optimist grill up bratwursts to be served to runners participating in the annual Optimist 5k Run / Walk over Homecoming weekend.

Jeff Ebeler completes the Waterloo Optimist 5k Run.

Gary Most crosses the finish line during the Waterloo Optimist 5K Run.

Following the Optimist 5K Run, Jades Levendoski of Waterloo won a first place medal in her division. In addition, she received a 12-pack of soda from Optimist Ken Nieman.

The Waterloo High School volleyball team competed in the Waterloo Optimist 5K Run.

Columbia Fire Department President Rich Dreher accepts a donation during the Joe Lepp Benefit Poker Run.

Linda Mathews, right, the widow of Robert “Odie” Mathews, visits with Lisa Schwarze during the Foundation For Families benefit.

Relatives of the late Odie Mathews welcomed guests Sunday, June 22 to the Foundation For Families In Need fundraiser at the Hecker Community Center.

Heather Stoner, Iris Ferguson and Jon Champagne stop by Tiny’s in Columbia June 24 to cool off following a 92-mile bike ride that day. The bicyclists are riding across the United States for Coast To Coast For Vets. - photo by Don Voelker

County Commissioner Dale Haudrich, center, attends a Columbia Moose fundraiser at Gruchala’s with Lyn and Ron Colyer.