Posts Tagged ‘business’
Reflecting on a year of COVID
On March 16, 2020, Gov. JB Pritzker announced that all gatherings of 50 or more people must be canceled, closing schools and many businesses in the process. That same day,…
Read MoreOut with the 2010s
As this decade comes to a close, many people are taking time to reflect on what happened in their lives. The Republic-Times asked a few people to do the same…
Read MoreFuture of Royal Gate uncertain
Speculation that Royal Gate Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Columbia is closing are not true, general sales manager Brent Ward said last week, although there are currently no vehicles for…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2019
Monroe County is in store for a busy 2019. In addition to any unexpected developments, residents have local elections, new businesses and updates in high-profile cases to look forward to. …
Read MoreValmeyer seeks new business
Valmeyer is attempting to use two types of incentives to attract new businesses to its village. In December, the village and a group of investors that includes George Obernagel bought…
Read MoreWaterloo OKs zoning for new brew pub
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved an amendment to a city ordinance allowing for a new brew pub to operate in town. The action clears the way for…
Read MoreMain Street Music caters to niche markets
Dave Schmidt of Columbia lives and breathes music. Many years ago, he wanted to have a business that would help foster that same passion in others around the Monroe County.…
Read MoreRahns hope to take homebrewing to next level
Monroe Countians likely know Chris and Tammy Rahn as owners of Rahn’s Hometown Auto Repair in Waterloo. In a year or so, however, the Rahns could be known for something…
Read MoreTony’s Fish focuses on hard work, quality product
While fishing is a hobby or a sport for many Americans, it is a full-time job for fisherman Tony Esker of Prairie du Rocher. Every three days, he wakes up…
Read MoreQuality Collision thriving in Waterloo location
With business in Columbia booming, Quality Collision owner Chris Kalbfleisch knew expansion was possible. In April, the Waterloo location opened in the building that used to house George Weber Chevrolet.…
Read MoreBumper wheat harvest in Monroe County
Farmers in Monroe County and the surrounding area are reporting record winter wheat harvests in recent days. “This is the best wheat crop I’ve ever seen,” long-time Monroe County farmer…
Read MoreNew ice cream shop opens in Columbia
Darryl Hebel of Millstadt, a former chemical engineer, never imagined himself opening an ice cream shop. However, on May 22, he found himself cutting the ribbon at the grand opening…
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