Body cam donation in Valmeyer
The village police department was the main point of discussion during the Nov. 18 meeting of the Valmeyer Village Board. Prior to official business, the village recognized several individuals who…
Read MoreWaterloo water wins award
During Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo City Council, Mayor Stan Darter announced that the city’s water plant that went online just less than a year ago had won an award.…
Read MoreMore legal wrangling in fatal crash suit
A second settlement has been proposed in a lawsuit related to the Sept. 1, 2024, crash on Hanover Road which claimed the life of one Columbia teen and seriously injured another.…
Read MoreFarm bill extended again
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The Ag Department resumed normal operations while the farm bill was extended for a third year after the president signed a funding package Nov. 12 that…
Read MorePBA honor for Waterloo bowler
A Waterloo High School graduate has made waves in the world of professional bowling just a year into his career, having pushed himself to constantly improve his game throughout high…
Read MoreWinter Sports Preview now available
Pick up a copy of the Dec. 3 issue of the Republic-Times newspaper for a preview of local high school winter sports teams. Our Winter Sports Preview includes Waterloo, Gibault,…
Read MoreWHS wrestling ready to rule the mat
Led by a state runner-up and state qualifier, the Waterloo High School boys wrestling squad is looking to build on recent success this winter. Last year’s team sent four wrestlers…
Read MorePatience a virtue for CHS boys hoops
The Columbia High School boys basketball program will definitely look different than the past few years, as the program saw nine seniors graduate from a 2024-25 squad that went 26-7…
Read MoreBulldogs determined to win
What the Waterloo High School boys basketball squad lacks in size for the 2025-26 campaign may be made up for with experience. The Bulldogs lost their top two scorers from…
Read MoreHawks putting in hard work
The Gibault Catholic High School boys basketball squad will look to improve as the season moves along under the watch of longtime legendary head coach Dennis Rueter. The Hawks lost…
Read MorePirates have size but untested
The Valmeyer High School boys basketball program lost its top two scorers to graduation from a team that went 15-16 last season. For the 2025-26 campaign, the Pirates will rely…
Read MoreBuilding blocks for Dupo boys hoops
The Dupo High School boys basketball program is hoping to change momentum following a 2-18 showing last season. The Tigers have the athletic talent to change things around, with multiple…
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