Business
HSS celebrates 50 years
Human Support Services is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, with a recent 1970s-themed trivia night celebrating the agency’s history and an upcoming Shine Your Light Gala set to highlight…
Read MoreMade in the USA: Veteran pursues flag-making passion
A Waterloo veteran has spent the past year crafting American flags, placing a special focus on quality, domestic craftwork and giving back to his fellow vets. Originally from Prairie du…
Read MoreNew auto body hub in Waterloo
Two automotive shops in Waterloo recently made a move to the same location, offering a variety of services to those in the area. Waterloo Auto Body – formerly Valentine Auto…
Read MoreLocal woman on docuseries
The creator and owner of a Columbia startup recently participated in a competitive docuseries which sets entrepreneurs on the task of standing out among a group of business owners. Andrea…
Read MoreReliable Sanitation sued after crash
Krystal M. Chamberlain, 38, of Waterloo, is suing Reliable Sanitation of Waterloo and one of its employees for alleged damages following a Dec. 5 traffic crash in Waterloo. Court documents…
Read MoreFast Stop sold to Moto Mart
A gas station in Waterloo will change hands later this spring, its current ownership company confirmed Monday with the Republic-Times. Fast Stop, located at 409 S. Illinois Route 3 at the…
Read MoreFreedom Lake put on notice
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals met recently to address several projects as well as two matters of apparent non-compliance with previously granted special use exceptions. One of these…
Read MorePoor marks for Columbia senior home
Several months after a change in name, a Columbia senior care facility that’s experienced a number of controversies in the past appears to be dealing with similar troubles today. Bria…
Read MoreGregson named hospital CAO
Red Bud Regional Hospital has named Jennifer Gregson as the hospital’s chief administrative officer. Gregson has been with Red Bud Regional Hospital for 18 years and has been serving as…
Read MoreSmall biz blues in Columbia?
For Bryan Scott, his goal of the past nine years to operate a small business in Columbia went down the drain last week. “My dreams of opening The Truck Stop…
Read MoreLighting up Helping Strays
Helping Strays of Monroe County animal shelter will now have an easier time walking the dogs at the facility, located at 4221 Hanover Road in rural Columbia. On Friday, Ameren…
Read More‘Bougie on a budget’
A new coffee shop in the community has been getting plenty of attention over the past year, though those looking to get their caffeine fix won’t be getting the usual…
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