Posts Tagged ‘62298’
Valmeyer native in rarefied air as pilot
She took an interesting path to get there, and it certainly wasn’t easy, but Valmeyer native Lynn Rippelmeyer has cemented her place in aviation history. “We’re really proud of her,”…
Read MoreBud Light Brigade marches on with Grey Eagle
A parade just wouldn’t be a parade in this area without the Bud Light Brigade. Grey Eagle Distributors — which recently completed the purchase of the 50-member musical group’s previous…
Read MoreBieber finds new drive from state experience
The IHSA State Wrestling Competition didn’t go as Waterloo junior Pat Bieber had set in his sights. But with defeat came new motivation for the wrestler. “The way I look…
Read MoreGibault comes into postseason off two big match-ups
Gibault was looking for a test coming into the final regular season stretch before the postseason and they got just that last week. The Hawks boys basketball team (22-6) traveled…
Read MoreEagles fall short at sectionals
Sectionals have been a bit of a road block for Columbia athletics this season. With the Eagles’ state tournament hopes so close but just out of reach, many of the…
Read MoreWaterloo wrestler Bieber finishes season at state
Pat Bieber became the first Waterloo High School wrestler to step foot on a mat at the state tournament, which was held over the weekend. Thursday, Illinois Matmen’s No. 9…
Read MoreRex’s Corner holds special place in hearts of many
As we look back on our lives, we remember people, events and special places that made us feel cared for. Rex’s Corner in Waterloo, which served customers for more than…
Read MoreLawmakers react to Quinn’s state address
On Feb. 6, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn presented his fifth “State of the State” address, laying out an agenda that includes letting same-sex couples get married, raising the minimum wage,…
Read MoreCharges pending in Columbia bank robbery
Columbia police worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and area agencies to help track down those believed to be responsible for last Monday’s robbery at Commerce Bank in Columbia.…
Read MoreHistory is tie that binds mounds effort, trails research
By COREY SAATHOFF and ALAN DOOLEY For the Republic-Times Two projects are working simultaneously to retrace the history of this region’s native peoples and first settlers in hopes of protecting…
Read MoreWJHS & CHS win ICCA Cheer State Championships
Local cheerleaders made history this weekend at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association Championships in Springfield. The Columbia High School cheerleaders won their second state title in two weeks, taking home…
Read MoreLerch receives top Waterloo Chamber honor
On the heels of receiving the prestigious Christian Service Award last year, Waterloo School District Wellness Coordinator Kelly Lerch was presented another high honor Saturday night by the Waterloo Chamber…
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