Government
Fallon eager to move circuit clerk’s office forward
New Monroe County Circuit Clerk Lisa Fallon is excited to be working in the county she has called home since birth and is eager to get more involved in the…
Read MoreKoerber settling in as new county commissioner
Asked how it felt to be the first female county commissioner in Monroe County’s 200-year history, Vicki Koerber said she first became aware of the possibility after the primary election…
Read MoreBicentennial time capsules buried in bison statue
The year-long celebration of the Monroe County Bicentennial is nearing its end, but the memories will last for generations to come. Those serving on the committee formed to help the…
Read MoreCounty board considers resignations, appointments
Monroe County Board Chairman Terry Liefer’s final full meeting was Monday, as Liefer prepares to retire Nov. 30 after 12 years as a county commissioner. Newly elected State’s Attorney Chris…
Read MoreCarla Edwards sues Columbia School District
Just days after the terms of the city of Columbia’s settlement with Carla Edwards were made public, her attorney filed a similar federal lawsuit against the Columbia School District. Edwards,…
Read MoreLocal veterans honored with patriotic flair
Monroe County has a long and storied military history, with native sons and daughters participating in every major war and many of their most significant battles since the founding of…
Read MoreColumbia settles Edwards lawsuit
The city of Columbia and the ex-wife of Columbia’s former police chief came to a settlement out of court earlier this month in the federal lawsuit filed this summer against…
Read MoreNew domestic violence advocate introduced
The Monroe County Board met the county’s new domestic violence advocate during its regular meeting on Monday when Rita Hubbs was introduced to the commissioners. Hubbs has previously performed similar…
Read MoreRepublicans win big in Monroe County
A strong Republican wave swept through Monroe County on Tuesday night, with the party winning all contested local races. “We had a clean sweep tonight,” Monroe County GOP Central Committee…
Read MoreElection preview in this week’s paper
For a full preview of local and regional races in next week’s general election, pick up a copy of this week’s Republic-Times. The paper includes candidate profiles for all local…
Read MoreLocal police receive Narcan training
Not only will law enforcement in Monroe County soon be carrying the opioid antagonist known as Narcan, but first responders, including firefighters, will soon take part in the same protocol.…
Read MoreSenior Police Academy draws a crowd
Waterloo police officer Scott Spencer surveyed a room full of senior citizens last Wednesday at City Hall as a merry expression spread across his face. Every seat was filled and…
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