Business
Drought tempers fall harvest
Farmers throughout Monroe and Randolph counties have recently been busy with the fall harvest as they take advantage of the dry weather and get outside, though lack of rain over…
Read MoreColumbia gets taste of Mexico
Columbia welcomed a new business to the community back this summer, as El Paso MC Cocina opened its doors on Main Street. Ruben Zavala opened the restaurant alongside his wife…
Read MoreMore trouble for KB Contracting
Another set of ordinance violations were issued against KB Development Group LLC of Waterloo – this time by Monroe County officials. Five citations were issued against the company on Sept.…
Read MoreR-T wins SIEA newspaper honor
The Republic-Times newspaper, covering Monroe County and surrounding areas since 1890, won the top award in its division during this year’s Southern Illinois Editorial Association Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were announced…
Read MoreA taste of Japan in Waterloo
Earlier this month, a new restaurant came to Waterloo, offering local residents the opportunity to experience a range of Japanese foods. Hiko Japanese Steak, Sushi & Ramen hosted its grand…
Read MoreNight Fox goes out of the box
A new bar has found a home in downtown Waterloo, standing out from other Main Street establishments with its unique focus on canned cocktails. Night Fox is owned and operated…
Read MorePretzel shop twists into town
Pretzel Pretzel is a St. Louis business that has recently seen substantial growth, with franchises popping up in O’Fallon, Edwardsville and, just a month ago, Waterloo. Melissa Villeda, who owns…
Read MoreAdorable Beast returns
Nine months following a tragic fire that destroyed their business and two others, the owners of Adorable Beast have made a return, setting up shop in a new location that…
Read MoreLawsuit filed over failed Columbia biz
A lawsuit has been filed in Monroe County Circuit Court against Bryan Scott, owner of Doggie Mac’s Food Truck and former operator of The Truck Stop Columbia, and All Soul…
Read MoreYMCA fixes up after storm
A severe storm that bombarded the area on June 30 did especially terrible damage to Columbia, knocking down trees, ripping apart roofs and taking out power for the city for…
Read MoreTrucking trouble for zoning board
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals met briefly last Wednesday to discuss two small items. The more substantial of the requests presented to the board concerned Andrew Large, who…
Read MoreWaterloo, contractor at odds
The City of Waterloo and a local contracting firm are at odds over the future of a former local staple. A September 2022 fire heavily damaged Ahne’s Bakery at 201…
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