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Pokémon Go taking Monroe County by storm
By DANIELLE POEPPER and ANDREA SAATHOFF For the Republic-Times It’s not unusual to see pedestrians walking Monroe County streets with their noses buried in their smartphones. But a recent uptick…
Cancer changes Waterloo man’s outlook on life
J.R. Wallace recalls the day he received his cancer diagnosis like it was yesterday — this month marks the five-year anniversary of his most difficult time in life. His wife,…
Monroe County 1920-1940: the gathering storm
(This is the next monthly installment of our series looking into the 200-year history of Monroe County in honor of its Bicentennial. This article examines the years 1920 to 1940.)…
Police Blotter | 7/6/2016
(Editor’s note: Information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven…
Vehicle crash near Valmeyer
Valmeyer first responders were called out about 8 p.m. Friday to a single-car crash on KK Road at Levee Road with minor injuries. The driver was complaining of arm pain.
St. Louis Prospects 16U Select Softball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the St. Louis Prospects 16U select softball squad, which includes players and coaches from Columbia and Waterloo, won the ASA Firecracker Bash Tournament…
Friday crash in Waterloo
Waterloo police and Monroe County EMS responded about 11 a.m. Friday to a two-car crash at the intersection of South Market Street at Route 156 near Wayne’s One Stop. Injuries…
Local swim teams having fun in the pool
The summer swim season is underway, and local teams are having a splashing good time. The Columbia Hurricanes are swimming, diving and thriving this season. The largest Columbia swim team…
Violence Prevention Center solution a topic of county board
The demise of the local Violence Prevention Center office was a major issue addressed during Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. Liz Mudd, who has served with the center…
Friends enjoy antique tractor ride across Nebraska plains
Four hundred and fifty miles. That’s the distance John Meier and Kenny Wild of Waterloo traveled to get from one side of Nebraska to the other. And they did so…