Business
KB Contracting keeps building
By ISABELLA SIMMONDS For the Republic-Times Mike and Taylor Thomas have had much success with their Waterloo businesses in the past three years and continue to grow and create projects…
Read MoreMillstadt couple offers new gardening experience
A Millstadt couple have recently started a small farm to help educate about gardening, environmentalism and the importance of Illinois native flora and fauna. Kim and Mark Atkins purchased their…
Read MoreFarm Bureau welcomes new manager
The Monroe County Farm Bureau recently hired a new certified manager. Erin Dierkes, a 22-year-old recent masters graduate, has stepped in to fill the position left by longtime manager Brenda…
Read MoreJV’s leaves lasting memories
Sunday night marked the end of an era in Waterloo as JV’s Downtown Bar & Grill celebrated its last hoorah. Jeff and Denise Vogt – soon-to-be former owners of the…
Read MoreMayor 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…
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