PDR school board votes on Schmitt
The North County News reported that following months of negotiations, the Prairie du Rocher School Board finally approved of a separation agreement with former superintendent Dr. Margo Schmitt at its…
Read MoreSWIC, McKendree partner in agribusiness
Southwestern Illinois College announced a new partnership with McKendree University that will provide students with a seamless pathway to earn a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness beginning this fall. Through…
Read MoreCHS girls bowling | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School varsity girls bowling squad coached by Keith Jeffery. For the first time in program history, the Eagles qualified for…
Read MoreRyder Kelly | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia Eagles goaltender Ryder Kelly. The sophomore recorded a 31-save shutout Monday night in game three of the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association…
Read MoreTitle heals wounded Eagles
Although he had trouble seeing it for himself, Columbia Eagles head hockey coach Allen Lalk said the championship feeling was a bit more special this time around compared to seasons…
Read MoreLocal hoopsters end season
The boys basketball season ended this week for all five local high school squads. In Class 2A, Columbia (22-10) entered regional play having lost five of its past six contests.…
Read MoreWHS wrestles at state
The Waterloo High School wrestling program saw its four boys state qualifiers come up empty-handed this past weekend, but two girls wrestlers will show their skills at state this weekend. …
Read MoreCHS girls bowling rolls at state
The Columbia High School girls bowling team capped off its historic season this past weekend at The Cherry Bowl in Rockford, competing at the IHSA state tournament. The Eagles qualified…
Read MoreWaterloo AD departs
Waterloo High School Athletic Director Tim Gould is set to leave this summer for the same position elsewhere. Having started at Waterloo in 2023, Gould has accepted the athletic director…
Read MoreSeason over for girls hoops
Both high school girls basketball squads from Waterloo saw their seasons come to an end last week. Gibault (21-12) closed out its successful 2025-26 campaign with a 47-37 loss at…
Read MoreWednesday crash in Waterloo
The Waterloo police and fire departments and Monroe County EMS were paged just after 11 a.m. Wednesday to respond to a two-vehicle crash with possible injuries at the intersection of…
Read MoreAll-State Academic honor for Juelfs
Waterloo High School senior Sam Juelfs was listed last week as an honorable mention on the 2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team for her athletic and academic success. Honorees must possess…
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