Beverly J. Holmen | Obituary
Beverly J. Holmen (nee Snyder), 89, of Waterloo, died Sept. 25, 2024, in Waterloo. She was born May 2, 1935, in Randolph, Iowa. Beverly was a public grade school teacher…
Read MoreVehicles entered, one stolen in Waterloo
The Waterloo Police Department is investigating after multiple unlocked vehicles were unlawfully entered and one was stolen early Saturday morning. The incidents occurred between midnight and 1 a.m. in the…
Read MoreRussell Day | Obituary
Russell Day, 98, of Columbia, died Sept. 25, 2024, at his residence. He was born Feb. 4, 1926, in Bixby, Mo. Our 98-year-old Father and PawPaw – one of the…
Read MoreI-255 lane closures next week
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that lane closures will be encountered on southbound I-255 beginning 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, through 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, weather permitting. The right lane…
Read MoreWednesday night crash south of Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 7:15 p.m. Wednesday to a two-vehicle crash with injuries and road blockage on Route 3 at Old State Route 3 near the Sydenstricker-Nobbe Partners dealership…
Read MoreHayes van Breusegen | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School soccer standout Hayes van Breusegen. The senior has been on a scoring tear of late to lead the Eagles on…
Read MoreWHS girls cross country | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Waterloo High School girls cross country squad. On a hot and humid Saturday morning, the Bulldogs dominated the field at the Highland…
Read MoreEldon A. Roider | Obituary
Eldon A. Roider, 89, of Columbia, died Sept. 25, 2024, in Columbia. He was born March 14, 1935, in Red Bud. Eldon was a member of St. Paul United Church…
Read MoreRichard J. Madden | Obituary
Richard J. Madden, SMSgt, USAF, Ret., 79, of Aviston, died Sept. 23, 2024, at his home. He was born July 26, 1945, in St. Louis, a son of the late…
Read MoreWHS Legacy Wall adding 5
The Waterloo High School Legacy Wall honorees for 2024 include three former students, one longtime district staff member and one who is both. This year’s honorees are Jane Maag Hagedorn…
Read MoreMarcella’s many memories
For one local woman, a simple, comfortable life on the farm has also been remarkably long. While at least two area residents have celebrated their centennials this past year, Marcella…
Read MoreSasha on the hunt
With the start of fall, deer hunting season is right around the corner, and local hunters who have previously run into trouble tracking their prize after a well-placed shot can…
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