Business
Mertz Ford turns old into new with new facility
From the outside, Mertz Ford in Millstadt looks like a fairly normal building. But what the passerby or customer may not realize is that the building has a history and…
Read MoreMain Street Music caters to niche markets
Dave Schmidt of Columbia lives and breathes music. Many years ago, he wanted to have a business that would help foster that same passion in others around the Monroe County.…
Read MoreRepublic-Times launches ‘Best of 2014’ contest
The Republic-Times newspaper, covering Monroe County and surrounding areas for 125 years, is pleased to announce voting has began Friday for its “Best of 2014” contest, with nominees selected in more than…
Read MoreRepublic-Times celebrates 125th anniversary
In 2015, the Republic-Times is celebrating 125 years of serving the Monroe County community with quality weekly news coverage. The Republic-Times is a successor to Waterloo’s first newspapers, Independent Democrat…
Read MoreBulk ice facility coming to Columbia
The Columbia City Council last Monday night approved an ordinance to allow a special use permit for the operation of a bulk ice dispensing facility to be located just south…
Read MoreGibault teacher has high hopes for brewing company
What started as a simple interest and hobby has turned into something much bigger and more in-depth for local teacher Matt Schweizer. Schweizer became a craft beer enthusiast after living…
Read MoreColumbia Professional Center plans move ahead
The Columbia City Council on Monday night passed a series of ordinances related to the development of a series of multi-story office and professional buildings on the north end of…
Read MoreWaterloo Dairy Queen affected by data breach
The Waterloo Dairy Queen restaurant was among 19 Illinois locations affected by a data breach in August. Nearly 400 DQ locations nationwide had their software systems compromised, according to news…
Read MoreRahns hope to take homebrewing to next level
Monroe Countians likely know Chris and Tammy Rahn as owners of Rahn’s Hometown Auto Repair in Waterloo. In a year or so, however, the Rahns could be known for something…
Read MoreBrockland opens new dealership in Columbia
With the opening of a new auto dealership in Columbia, Bob Brockland Buick-GMC and the employees and family behind it hope to bring new opportunities to the area. Mike Rogers,…
Read MoreSchorr Lake offers quality product from grape to bottle
Buying a bottle of wine for a weekend celebration might be routine for some, but there’s a long process from seed to bottle. For Waterloo’s Schorr Lake Vineyard & Winery…
Read MoreCounty continues to hear good news on Oak Hill
The Oak Hill elder care facility in Waterloo continues to perform well, facility director Kim Keckritz told the Monroe County Board on Monday morning. She noted that the population census…
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