City/County
MCSD assists in regional heroin crackdown
Following a joint investigative effort by several metro east law enforcement agencies, 36 suspects were charged this week with heroin-related offenses. The heroin bust involved the work of the Metropolitan…
Read MoreMonroe County gives fond farewell to Sari
As Monroe County gathered together, in body and in spirit, Saturday to say goodbye to Sari, it was apparent just what a treasure we had in our midst. At a…
Read MoreDemolition derby a smashing success
Car crushing the Incredible Hulk would be jealous of was on full display at the Monroe County Fair Demolition Derby on Friday night. With not enough cars to run separate…
Read MoreMonroe County Fair a thrill once again
Another Monroe County Fair is in the books, with fair officials giving a positive early assessment on the annual summertime event. “The weather got a little warm at times, but…
Read MoreReitz not seeking another term
The Reitz name is very well-known in local political circles, dating back multiple generations. The current torchbearer of that family tradition, however, has decided against running for another term of…
Read MorePilot parachutes to safety as plane crashes in bluffs
A 19-year-old pilot parachuted to safety in a farm field near Fults on Tuesday afternoon, after the skydiving plane he was flying out of a Festus, Mo., airport experienced mechanical…
Read MoreCounty OKs Oak Hill addition
The Monroe County Board on Monday approved a new transitional care unit to be built at the Oak Hill senior care facility. A contract for the work was reviewed by…
Read MoreBroker change debated by council
Although it was decided weeks ago during a committee meeting, the matter of who will serve as broker for health insurance available to city employees went to a full Waterloo…
Read MoreFlash Flood Warning issued as county road closures mount
UPDATE as of 8 a.m. Saturday: All Monroe County roads that were closed Friday due to flash flooding are back open Saturday morning, per the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and…
Read MoreWaterloo changes insurance brokers
By ALAN DOOLEY and COREY SAATHOFF For the Republic-Times The city of Waterloo has changed brokerage service providers for its health insurance plans available to employees. The Waterloo City Council’s…
Read MoreColumbia receives special Main Street designation
The hard work and dedication of Columbia officials and downtown merchants earned the city official accolades in the form of recognition on Monday as the 46th Main Street program in…
Read MoreWaterloo McDonald’s relocating
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night gave the green light for a relocation of the McDonald’s fast-food restaurant in town. The council approved a final plat and site plan…
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