Early morning DUI crash near Wartburg
Emergency personnel responded about 12:40 a.m. Friday to a single-vehicle crash on Maeystown Road at JJ Road just south of Waterloo. The driver of the 2013 Ford Focus, Brian K.…
Read MoreEleanor Louveau | Obituary
Eleanor “Ellie” Louveau, 86, of Waterloo, died Dec. 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Originally born in Boston, Mass., Ellie moved to Illinois in 1960. Ellie spent many years…
Read MoreCookie | Pet of the Week
Cookie is a female German Shepherd Dog/Hound mixed aged 13 weeks. The adoption fee for adult dogs under seven months old is $300. All pets are microchipped, up to date on…
Read MoreATV crash near Valmeyer
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 2:40 p.m. Wednesday to a four-wheeler crash in the 1700 block of Herbst Road near the railroad tracks. Initial reports indicated the male driver of…
Read MoreAssessor change in Monroe County
A week before the second due date of the latest property tax cycle, the resignation of Monroe County Supervisor of Assessments Carl Wuertz was made official. During a rare Friday…
Read MoreJolly 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…
Read MoreSeeing 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…
Read MoreServing 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…
Read MoreCHS 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…
Read MoreBeard 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…
Read MoreWaterloo 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…
Read MoreCounty 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…
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