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Early morning DUI crash near Wartburg

Emergency personnel responded about 12:40 a.m. Friday to a single-vehicle crash on Maeystown Road at JJ Road just south of Waterloo. The driver of the 2013 Ford Focus, Brian K.…

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ATV crash near Valmeyer

Emergency personnel responded shortly before 2:40 p.m. Wednesday to a four-wheeler crash in the 1700 block of Herbst Road near the railroad tracks. Initial reports indicated the male driver of…

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Assessor change in Monroe County

A week before the second due date of the latest property tax cycle, the resignation of Monroe  County Supervisor of Assessments Carl Wuertz was made official. During a rare Friday…

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Jolly Jeeps combat cancer

A local group of Jeep enthusiasts has gathered over the years to raise funds for a cause that unites many, with this holiday season proving especially fruitful as it continues…

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Seeing double in Columbia

When the Columbia City Council approves a comprehensive plan to guide the city through the next two decades –which is expected sometime in early 2025 – the end result will…

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Serving through special ed

A longtime administrator in Waterloo celebrated her retirement with the end of the fall semester, having spent 30 years in the school district dedicated to making sure every student received…

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CHS construction costs clarified

The Columbia School Board met Thursday for its final meeting of the year, touching on a variety of items including curriculum and library matters while also expanding on Columbia High…

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Beard earns labor honor

By ANDREW UNVERFERTH For the Republic-Times A local union man was recently recognized for his contributions to his own construction union and beyond, his lengthy career continuing to empower labor…

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Waterloo School Board OKs projects

While the public hearing on and ultimate approval of the 2024 tax levy was the biggest topic at the Waterloo School Board’s December meeting, most other action items last Monday…

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County comprehensive plan coalescing

The Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Committee met Dec. 12 to discuss data gathered over the past year and take steps toward the first draft of a plan for the future…

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