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Explore Waterloo this weekend
Downtown Waterloo will be abuzz this weekend as Explore Waterloo is hosting its first Explore Waterloo Days event this weekend. “We’re kind of combining some successful events we’ve had in…
Sunset Overlook dealt another blow
Sunset Overlook’s bid to be rezoned in Columbia took another hit Monday night. The Columbia Committee of the Whole voted 7-1 against recommending its rezoning. As during a public hearing…
Charles G. Crook | Obituary
Charles G. Crook, 86, of Sun City, Ariz., died Jan. 31, 2019 in Arizona. He was born Jan. 13, 1933 in Waterloo, the son of George A. and Alice M.…
Sunset Overlook zoning debated
Sunset Overlook was dealt a blow in its battle to continue operating the way it wants, as the Columbia Plan Commission voted Monday against recommending the property be rezoned. At…
National singer coming to Waterloo
Those who are interested will soon have a chance to see a free concert by a national singer in Waterloo. John Glosson will be performing at 2 p.m. this Sunday…
The Demise of Community Institutions | Mark’s Remarks
In my hometown of Fairfield, Illinois, we always had the constant presence and importance of two community institutions: the local newspaper and local radio station. The Wayne County Press is…
Catherine Rachel Bundy | Obituary
Catherine Rachel Bundy, 44, of Columbia, died Feb. 15, 2019, in St. Louis. She was born May 31, 1974, in Red Bud, daughter of James Bundy and the late Elaine…
Big hope for little Russell
Community members will soon have the opportunity to support the family of Russell Brafford, a sergeant with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department whose young son has a birth defect. On…
Ramlose-McMorrow | Wedding
Katherine Elizabeth Ramlose and Jack John McMorrow were married on Nov. 3, 2018, at Palihouse in West Hollywood, Calif. Mike Robles, friend of the couple, officiated the 5 p.m. ceremony.…
Jean Francis Taylor | Obituary
Jean Francis Taylor (nee Courtway), 81, died suddenly Feb. 16, 2019. She was born July 17, 1937, in Tiff, Mo., daughter of the late Theodore and Margaret Courtway (nee Boyer).…
All You Need is a Little Vitamin P | The Happy + Healthy Life
By AMY WAGENKNECHT For the Republic-Times Every year we start off with great intentions. We write the resolutions: Lose weight. Save more money. Get organized. Quit smoking. Exercise. Yet, according…
Santa and the Ford LTD | Mark’s Remarks
In my hometown, the banks have what are called “community rooms.” One used to be able to rent them for a fee. Over the course of several years, I…