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Fishing for memories
Several local children and their families came out to enjoy a beautiful afternoon of fishing Saturday as they competed in the annual fishing tournament at the Hecker Sportsmans Club. While…
Gender policy still an issue
As students in Monroe County enjoy their summer vacation, many in the Waterloo school district are still left grappling with controversy surrounding the district’s new gender identity and bathroom policy…
Retiring teacher fulfills dream
Following 34 years of dedicated education at Parkview Elementary in Columbia, a much loved teacher is leaving the school to see where the future takes her. Karen Dent started at…
Fact or AI fiction?
Discussion surrounding artificial intelligence has grown tremendously over the past year, with many questioning how to integrate its generative capabilities into everyday life and others striving to combat it from…
Cooking up culture in Waterloo
An international dining event which took place in Waterloo last year is soon returning, offering residents the opportunity to immerse themselves in a different culture and help refugees in the…
Valmeyer budget proposed
Valmeyer Treasurer Larry Andres presented trustees with a tentative budget for the current fiscal year during last Tuesday’s village board meeting. While the Valmeyer’s fiscal year runs May 1 through…
Free Tdap shots for county residents
The Monroe County Health Department partakes in many programs that are beneficial to our communities. One such program has offered a limited amount of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccines…
Regular biz for Waterloo City Council
The Waterloo City Council held two regular general meetings of late. At its June 5 meeting, aldermen approved the naming of an alley in town as Eleanor Lane. This alley…
Illinois first to outlaw book bans
Gov. JB Pritzker was joined by Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, advocates, and lawmakers Monday at the Harold Washington Library to sign legislation outlawing book…
Property assessments out now
2022 property tax assessments for Monroe County residents are available in the June 14 issue of the Republic-Times newspaper. Assessments are based on median property sales recorded in Monroe County…