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The Republic-Times 2014 Deer Contest
2014 Deer Contest Information As if getting a nice deer this season wasn’t cool enough, the Republic-Times wants to help you show off your trophy and give you the chance…
Read MoreCecena remembered as part of Rose Bowl float
A local girl who lost her life in a 2012 car crash will be remembered in an incredibly unique and prominent way this holiday season. The name Abby Cecena is…
Read MoreState’s Attorney, WPD: no charges in fatal July stabbing
Monroe County State’s Attorney Kris Reitz, in conjunction with the Waterloo Police Department, said no probable cause exists to support a charge of murder in the July 17 stabbing death…
Read MoreEnd of an era as Kelley retires as sheriff
This is Monroe County Sheriff Dan Kelley’s final week on the job as he retires Nov. 30 after 32 years in office. Neal Rohlfing will become the county’s new sheriff…
Read MoreWaterloo honors veterans with patriotic ceremony
More than 200 veterans, family members, public officials and citizens gathered in a Waterloo High School auditorium decorated in red, white and blue last Tuesday evening to observe Veterans Day.…
Read MoreTheft of 140 frozen turkeys under investigation
Schneider’s Quality Meats, located at 1323 Illinois Route 3 in Waterloo, reported the theft of 140 frozen turkeys (35 cases) from a locked freezer trailer parked on the side of…
Read MoreKuykendall gets 40 years
The Columbia man accused in the June 27, 2013 stabbing death of 17-year-old Erin Schneider was sentenced Wednesday in Monroe County Circuit Court to 40 years in prison. Terms of…
Read MoreAnother armed robbery reported in Monroe County
Columbia police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Thursday at about 10:15 p.m. at Red Roof Liquor & Lottery, 301 Southport Drive. The description of the suspect and details…
Read MoreCounty board OKs tax cut for Oak Hill
By ALAN DOOLEY Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board lasted more than three hours, but it was fruitful for taxpayers. County commissioners took the unusual step of approving a…
Read MoreFire destroys rural Waterloo home
A rural Waterloo home was completely consumed by flames late Thursday morning. “A total loss,” Waterloo Fire Chief Mark Yeager said. “One hundred percent gone.” The Waterloo Fire Department responded…
Read MoreWaterloo Girl Scout travels the world
Waterloo Girl Scout Katie Albert spent her summer touring New Zealand, Australia and Fiji through a trip hosted by Girl Scouts of the USA. This was her fourth such experience.…
Read MoreEggemeyer tells of WWII experiences
More than 13 million Americans put on military uniforms and fought the global war that was World War II. Those who gave up portions of their lives to stop tyranny…
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