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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Government shutdown averted, but no E-15
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill late Friday afternoon to keep the government open, provide financial aid to farmers, and extend the Farm Bill for one year. The…
Carl Street reopens in Columbia
The City of Columbia announced that the Carl Street bridge replacement project is substantially complete and was reopened to traffic on Friday. “The contract with Baxmeyer Construction, Inc. allowed Carl…
Locals arrested in Vienna robbery
Three local residents were charged this week in connection with an armed robbery that occurred the afternoon of Dec. 12 in Johnson County. The Vienna Police Department said it arrested…