Alan J. Volkert | Obit
Alan Joseph Volkert, 61, born on April 27, 1962, in Columbia, died March 28, 2024, in Hopkins, Minn. Alan’s life was marked by his humorous spirit, successful career, and deep…
Read MoreJeffrey W. Pieper | Obituary
Jeffrey W. Pieper, 57, of Waterloo, died June 27, 2024, in Waterloo. He was born Jan. 1, 1967, in Red Bud. He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul…
Read MoreMan charged in Columbia burglary
An area man was arrested following a recent burglary in Columbia. Columbia police were called to the scene of a burglary on May 16 in the 1300 block of Walnut…
Read MoreA Quiet Place: Day One | Movie Review
I was so impressed with both of John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place” movies, from 2018 and 2021, and as I entered the theater to see the third installment, I felt a…
Read MoreJacob Thompson | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Valmeyer Lakers pitcher Jacob Thompson. The lefthander is 4-0 with a 0.25 ERA for the first place Lakers so far this season. He…
Read MoreColumbia Saints 10U baseball | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia Saints 10U select baseball squad. The Saints defeated the Southern Storm on June 16 to win the Summer Slugfest championship in…
Read MoreSadie | Pet of the Week
This pet is currently in foster care. Please call the shelter to arrange an introduction. Sadie is the cutest spotted hound mix with a wonderful personality to match. She is…
Read MoreWater plant staffing hubbub
While Waterloo’s new state-of-the-art $30-plus million water plant remains on schedule to begin operation this fall, the matter of how best to staff the facility is still to be determined. …
Read MoreGibault Hawk gets his wings
An incoming Gibault Catholic High School senior recently received the highest honor in scouting on a trip to Iceland, capping off a Boy Scout career that has helped him mature…
Read MoreLSVs in Columbia?
A Columbia man is halfway to his goal of obtaining enough signatures to revisit the possibility of allowing low-speed vehicles within Columbia city limits. The issue had been proposed in…
Read MoreFults post office closed
United States Post Office mail customers in Fults will now need to direct any questions to the post office in Valmeyer. One local resident told the Republic-Times that the Fults…
Read MoreLawsuit over Waterloo development
A local contractor is facing a lawsuit and has filed a countersuit. In court documents filed June 12 in Monroe County Circuit Court, Silver Creek Phase II Development LLC, which…
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