Business
Mayor Smith makes return
To the surprise of many, Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith returned to his usual seat in the council chambers at City Hall to preside over Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo City…
Read MoreNew exotic pet store open in Columbia
A new aquatics store has opened in Columbia, specializing in care for less-than-typical house pets. YGD Aquatics opened its doors on July 6. The owners, Nate and Kelly Reinhold, hope…
Read MoreFormer senior site to be revived
A new business will soon occupy the property at 228 Mueller Lane in Waterloo – although it will not be the one that was a topic of much discussion last…
Read MoreThe impact of high gas prices
A gallon of gasoline has become increasingly precious for consumers as prices have skyrocketed over the past few months. The average regular gas price in Illinois, according to AAA, is…
Read MoreWaterloo, RRR Bar reach agreement
Attorneys for the City of Waterloo and Uncle John’s RRR Bar reached an agreement late last week that resulted in the bar’s liquor license being renewed with a 10-day suspension…
Read MoreState aids mental health workforce
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed omnibus legislation meant to assist mental healthcare providers. Senate Bill 3617 seeks to address a variety of funding and staffing issues these providers face…
Read MoreWaterloo Chamber exec leaving
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Candace Gardner is leaving her position to accept a job with the Illinois Network of Childcare Resource and Referral Agencies. Her last official day…
Read MoreGreen to gold, then back to green?
Over recent weeks, Monroe County and surrounding areas have seen the winter wheat crop ripening from green to gold. But will it equate to green in the form of money…
Read MoreLiquor license limbo for RRR Bar
Tensions were high during a meeting of Waterloo’s liquor advisory committee Thursday night at City Hall. This committee consists of aldermen Russ Row Jr. and Jim Trantham and city attorney…
Read MoreHeat could test power capability
Monroe County residents may expect rolling blackouts or brownouts as energy-intensive summer months coincide with a potential shortage of power in the region. Concerns come as the Midcontinent Independent System…
Read MoreUnverferth joins R-T staff
Red Bud native Andrew Unverferth has joined the Republic-Times staff as the newspaper’s lead reporter. Unverferth, a 2018 Gibault Catholic High School graduate, recently earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism…
Read MoreFNB buys The Village Bank
First National Bank of Waterloo and its parent company, First Waterloo Bancshares, Inc., and The Village Bank and its parent company, Village Bancshares, Inc., announced last week the signing of…
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