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Election Day is April 4
Several contested races for city offices, park board and school board will be decided in Waterloo this Tuesday, April 4, and there’s a home rule referendum up for Columbia voters…
I-255 crash near Dupo unfounded
The Prairie du Pont Fire Department and Dupo Fire & EMS responded early Friday afternoon to assist Illinois State Police in handling a single-vehicle crash with possible injury on I-255…
Waterloo hires new HR director
The Waterloo City Council approved the hiring of a new human resources coordinator and a schedule relative to the passing of its upcoming fiscal year budget in addition to giving…
Townships and ranges, oh my!
It was brought to the attention of the Republic-Times that there were two particular errors in last week’s explainer on townships and ranges titled “School board township tutorial.” The article…
Road work around the county
With the threat of cold spells and winter weather nearing an end, construction crews are already out and about around the county beginning on seasonal road work projects. The biggest…
SPPCS gives Queen of Hearts update
Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Waterloo provided an update on its successful Queen of Hearts fundraiser that saw a $1.8 million payout Jan. 31 at Outsider tavern. “The…
Longtime CVFD member passes
A volunteer fireman in Columbia for 60-plus years passed away last week at the age of 84. Richard Dreher served as a proud member of the Columbia Volunteer Fire Department…
Chester Bridge project moves ahead
The Chester Bridge connecting Missouri and Illinois will be replaced, and the Missouri Department of Transportation recently announced the team in charge of the project. Ames Team was named as…
Fallout from WHS restroom debate
Several developments have occurred in the week following the conflict regarding transgender students’ use of restrooms at Waterloo High School. Last Wednesday, the Waterloo School Board shared another letter to…
Large Columbia sports complex planned
While very much in the preliminary stages, local developer Joe Koppeis on Friday confirmed with the Republic-Times plans to build a large sports complex which would include several soccer and…