New state laws signed
Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed into law 124 of the 436 bills sent to him by lawmakers in the spring legislative session. The measures expand what must be covered by…
Read MoreTurning Point Wellness on the move
The chiropractors of Turning Point Wellness Center will soon be moving their Waterloo location to a larger office space to better serve their patients and offer more services. This winter,…
Read MoreNuxoll recognized by Forbes
Edward Jones financial advisor Jared Nuxoll of Columbia was named to the 2025 ranking of Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in Illinois by Forbes and SHOOK Research. The ranking recognizes…
Read More2025 Fall Sports Preview out now
The Aug. 27 issue of the Republic-Times contains the Fall Sports Preview for local school sports teams. Pick up a copy to see schedules, team season preview, photos and more…
Read MoreEagles soccer soars in opener
The local high school boys soccer season got under way with three teams in action on Monday. Columbia opened its 2025 campaign in impressive fashion, downing perennial soccer powerhouse Collinsville…
Read MoreLocals on the college gridiron
For several former locals, football continues at the next level after excelling on local fields. Former standouts from Columbia and Waterloo high schools are getting ready to play this fall…
Read MoreGolfers shooting low
In recent high school boys golf action, Columbia won a nine-hole match Monday over Freeburg by two strokes, 160-162, at Mystic Oak in Waterloo. Kyle Chudd, a state qualifier last…
Read MorePremiere Academy of Dance Elite | Team of the Week
The Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Premiere Academy of Dance Elite Dance Team. This team, pictured from left, of Mia Kostelac, Danni Eschmann, Bree Aplin, Violet Aplin, Kylee…
Read MoreLuke Dewilde | Athlete of the Week
The Republic-Times Athlete of the Week is Columbia High School soccer player Luke Dewilde. The junior scored two goals to lead the Eagles in a 3-0 victory at home Monday…
Read MoreReal Estate Transactions | Aug. 11-15, 2025
The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 8-20-25
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
Read MoreWhere is the Christian voice? | Ott Observations
Recently there was a provocative editorial in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch written by Thomas Finan. He is a renowned history professor at Saint Louis University. Ever since his editorial, there…
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