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Local tie to federal bank fraud case
A district judge sentenced a Georgia man to 70 months in federal prison this week after he admitted to leading a check cashing conspiracy that involved stealing the identities and…
Nice ring to America 250
Residents of Monroe County joined countless other Americans throughout the country Thursday as they marked the start of not only the new year but also the nation’s 250th anniversary. Events…
What to expect in 2026
There was no shortage of news in Monroe County and the surrounding areas in 2025, and 2026 is shaping up to provide plenty of newsworthy happenings in the community, local…
Baby Jesus stolen again
A Waterloo church was once again without the “reason for the season” this Christmas. Immanuel Lutheran Church at 522 S. Church Street reported a baby Jesus figurine missing last year…
New Year’s blaze at Red Bud farm
By COREY SAATHOFF & ANDREW UNVERFERTH For the Republic-Times The new year did not start off so well for a family farm near Red Bud. Multiple departments responded shortly before…
Waterloo parish furthers fellowship
Seeking to encourage a greater sense of community within the parish, Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo will soon see an expansion of its school and church campus…
Veterans assistance comes to county
A veterans support movement with its origins dating from the end of the American Civil War received a boost at the beginning of 2024, and Monroe County is making plans…
Water leak relief in Waterloo
In a good faith gesture, the City of Waterloo announced Monday night that some homeowners will be reimbursed for repairs made following certain types of water leaks that occurred throughout…
Settlements reached in fatal DUI crash
Trevor Stawizynski and his family members listed as defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit and a related personal injury lawsuit have been removed from the suits following the acceptance of…
Columbia daycare concerns raised
A local mother has taken to social media to make public accusations against a local learning center, lobbing a number of misconduct allegations in a series of TikTok videos that…