Welfare of horses a priority for Columbia woman
By EDEN STRATTON
For the Republic-Times
Nancy McLean, who lives a peaceful existence on her Columbia-based farm, was initially skeptical that her work would make a...
Red Bud author’s message: It gets better
Fifteen years ago, a young Jess Anderson submitted a story idea to her English teacher. Now, she has turned this fictional world into her...
The celebration will go on in Hecker
After more than a year delay, Hecker is moving forward with its 125th anniversary celebration while simultaneously looking back at village history.
The celebrations honor...
COVID cases steadily lower
As the pandemic continues to wane this summer, Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner is happy to report the number of new COVID-19...
Sandheinrich scares up short film awards
COVID-19 restrictions gave many an opportunity to learn a new skill or become reacquainted with a forgotten pastime. Waterloo native Connor Sandheinrich decided to...
Black vultures a problem for cattle farmers
Calving season poses its own challenges for livestock raisers, but a new problem has been plaguing cattle farmers around Monroe County: black vultures.
Black vultures...
Pickleball discussed in Columbia
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Advisory Board had something unexpected at its June 22 meeting: an audience.
The first meeting of the newest board members...
Meetings set for Cornerstone Laine
The fate of a proposed women’s drug and alcohol recovery residence in Waterloo will be known soon.
The meeting dates for the Waterloo Planning Commission...
Masons give HNS surprise donation
Last week, Monroe County House of Neighborly Service was presented with a pleasant surprise at the Waterloo Masonic Lodge #787 fellowship dinner prior to...
Wheat harvest going well
Agriculture is the heart of the economy across Monroe County’s 398 square miles.
Farmers had been rushing to bring in the first of the...
Waterloo Mural Contest winners chosen
The City of Waterloo announced winners of its first ever Waterloo Mural Contest.
Waterloo Community Relations Coordinator Sarah Deutch said there were 16 total entries...
Illinois Caverns reopens
For the first time in more than a decade, Illinois Caverns State Natural Area south of Waterloo was open to visitors last Wednesday.
Members of...