Community
Shaved Head Challenge for Elsa a success
On Saturday, the community came together once again to help a Waterloo kindergarten student battling cancer. A “Shaved Head Challenge” for young Elsa Wiemerslage, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid…
Read MoreLocal man captures images of rural life
With today’s average smart phone capable of taking high quality pictures, a common saying claims that anyone with a smart phone is a photographer. Ron Caimi, a lawyer who loves…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2016
In this Bicentennial year, Monroe Countians will put their best faces forward as they celebrate all their county has to offer throughout the year. Here are some other things Monroe…
Read MoreCounty brings out the bells for Bicentennial
In honor of the 200th anniversary of the founding of Monroe County on Jan. 6, 1816, hundreds of residents of all ages joined together as one at high noon on…
Read MoreTuesday night fire damages Columbia home
A fire damaged the downstairs area of a Columbia home Tuesday night. Fortunately, the occupants of the home and their dog escaped without injury. The Columbia Fire Department responded about…
Read MoreRepublic-Times 2015 Year in Review
The year 2015 is just about in the books. From the eventful to the more mundane aspects of daily living in Monroe County, the Republic-Times was with you every step…
Read MoreMonroe County set to ring in Bicentennial year
Local communities are participating in a county-wide “Ringing in the New Year” event at noon on Jan. 1 to commemorate the Monroe County Bicentennial. Residents should arrive at 11:30 a.m.…
Read MoreMonroe County’s founding precedes Illinois
With the swift approach of “Ringing in the New Year” on Friday that begins a year-long celebration of the Bicentennial of Monroe County’s establishment in 1816, the Republic-Times is introducing…
Read MoreBrothers earn Good Neighbor Award in Waterloo
The Waterloo City Council joined the Waterloo Police Department Monday night in honoring two young local boys for their efforts to help a neighbor in November. Brothers Sal and Rylee…
Read MoreGroup hopes to end gun violence
On Dec. 13, nearly 30 people braved rainy and windy conditions to participate in a cause they feel very passionate about. An “Orange Walk” took place outside Parkview Elementary in…
Read MoreCounty set to ring in milestone year
Bells ranging from church bells to small ceramic and metal cow bells will clang, clack and chime in unison across Monroe County to announce the start of Bicentennial observances taking…
Read MoreHoops team fights for Elsa
Sports can bring seemingly random groups of people together within a community. For one young cancer patient, a new bond was formed recently with the Waterloo Junior High School sixth…
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