Grant Huebner | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is baseball standout Grant Huebner of the St. Louis Spikes in the Mon-Clair League. Huebner, who starred at Edwardsville High School and then St.…
Read MoreSt. Louis SLAM | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the St. Louis SLAM of the Women’s Football Alliance. The SLAM, featuring Waterloo natives Jamie Skinner and Jennifer (Conway) Pickett (inset photos), won…
Read MoreNothin’ but love for Monroe County Fair
With numerous funnel cakes eaten, dozens of cars crushed and countless pairs of boots covered in – hopefully – mud, the Monroe County Fair has once again come to a…
Read MoreArtistic salute goes national
A young Waterloo artist recently received first place in a national art competition thanks to his illustration meant to celebrate United States military veterans and the service they perform for…
Read More4-H honor for Marquardt
A local 4-H volunteer with a lengthy history both as a student and leader in the organization will soon be honored with an alumni award, recognizing the time and energy…
Read MoreCleaning with pride
It’s a difficult job to keep a school clean for the many children who wander through the halls or study in the classrooms each day. Janet Hergenroeder took great pleasure…
Read MoreTesting swap for high schoolers
The Illinois State Board of Education recently announced that students will be taking the ACT rather than the SAT for their standardized exams starting next spring. As a Capitol News…
Read MoreColumbia senior facility sued
A lawsuit was filed in Monroe County Circuit Court alleging violation of the Nursing Home Care Act by BRIA of Columbia, 253 Bradington Drive. In the suit, Rick Davis, as…
Read MoreSchreder to receive 4-H honor
Kevin Schreder has been selected as the 2024 Monroe County 4-H Hall of Fame recipient. He will be recognized at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 11 4-H has been…
Read MoreDisaster assistance for farmers
Agricultural operations in Illinois have been impacted by recent tornadoes, high winds and flooding. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and…
Read MoreBudnick acquires KC company
Budnick Converting, a specialty tape and foam materials converter located in Columbia, announced effective July 1 the asset purchase of Evans EVCO, a privately held materials fabricator and distributor headquartered…
Read MoreMon-Clair playoffs set
After a tiebreaker was used to determine this year’s regular season champion, the Mon-Clair League baseball playoffs are now set to begin this weekend. By virtue of going 4-1 over…
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