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Timberwolf celebrating 10 years
Timberwolf Chalet and Cabin, the first and oldest vacation rental properties in Waterloo, are celebrating 10 years in business this month. Since opening in 2015, the homes have welcomed guests…
Event raises funds for HSS transport
The Columbia American Legion Auxiliary hosted a well-attended Chicken and Beer Dance on April 12, filling the hall with laughter, lively music, and community generosity. Guests enjoyed a fried chicken…
S4S announces concert lineup
Songs4Soldiers announced Thursday the full lineup of music acts for its 12th annual benefit concert for combat veterans. This year’s event takes place Sept. 5-6 at Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park in…
Hiking against cancer
Among a group of local Jeep enthusiasts raising money to fight cancer, a Columbia man is set to push himself on a physically and emotionally straining hike up Mudlick Mountain…
Gedern guests visit again
Columbia High School recently hosted students from the community’s German sister city, this serving as the 17th time the exchange has brought Gedern students to the U.S. to test their…
Sittin’ in church | Mark’s Remarks
My brother and I have had issues with giggling for a long time. We have a mutual twisted sense of humor and if one of us goes off the rails…
Donald E. Whelan | Obituary
Donald E. Whelan Sr., 80, of Evansille, died April 13, 2025, at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. He was born to the late Edward G. and Lucille A. (nee Johanning) Whelan on…
Dennis Beiermann | Obituary
Dennis “Denny” Beiermann, 72 of Stillwater, Minn., died March 25,2025. Dennis was born in Jerseyville and grew up in Columbia, where he graduated from Quincy College. He started his teaching…
WHS benefit concert ‘truly magical’
By LACEY THOMAS and CHLOE STELLHORN for the Republic-Times A benefit concert held last month highlighted the talents of Waterloo High School students and staff both on stage and behind…
Waterloo council races in wards 3, 4
The April 1 municipal election features two contested races for Waterloo City Council, those being in wards 3 and 4. In Ward 3, incumbent alderman Kyle Buettner is facing a…
WHS hosting country stars for benefit concert
By SADIE WYRICK In an exclusive interview with Waterloo High School students, country music singer Craig Campbell expressed his excitement to help raise money with friend Adam Wainwright for local…
Kari keeps fighting
A local nurse has found her career left in a standstill and her family in financial need following a diagnosis that has left her fighting to maintain use of her…