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Columbia OKs tax levy

If current projections are accurate, property owners in Columbia will experience a reduction in property tax rates for the fourth consecutive year. The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved…

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Location ideal for Southport Plaza 

Motorists frequenting the I-255/Route 3 interchange at the north end of Columbia might well have noticed the new lot across from Red Roof Liquor & Lottery. With the bulk of…

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Field set for March primary

With the filing period ending Monday for candidates seeking party nominations at the federal, state and local levels, the names of all those running in 2024 are now known.  The…

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Waterloo Santa Float runs Dec. 14-23

The annual Waterloo Santa Float travels the streets of town Dec. 14-23, spreading holiday cheer and handing out treats to children. The float leaves at 5 p.m. each evening and…

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Sunday crash in Waterloo

Emergency personnel responded about 12:10 p.m. Sunday to a two-vehicle crash with road blockage on Route 3 at Rose Lane in Waterloo. Injuries appeared to be minor. Responding agencies included…

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Friday morning fire at Reifschneider’s

The Columbia Fire Department responded about 8:45 a.m. Friday for a report of smoke coming from Reifschneider’s Grill & Grape Restaurant at 608 N. Main Street. The smoke was from…

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Thursday crash in Columbia

Emergency personnel responded about 3:15 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at South Main Street in Columbia. Initial reports are two people sustained injuries in the collision.…

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Cold water rescue in Columbia

A rural Columbia family is especially thankful following a cold water rescue on their property earlier this week. Laura Eames told the Republic-Times that a quick response from the Columbia…

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Wednesday evening crash in Waterloo

Emergency personnel responded shortly after 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 just south of North Market Street across from McDonald’s in Waterloo. One of the vehicles…

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A young life gone too soon

A young man from Waterloo passed away following a crash over the Thanksgiving weekend, leaving his family, friends and the community to mourn a brief but brilliant life. Harrison George…

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