Posts Tagged ‘columbia’
Things looking up for local high school soccer teams
The Waterloo soccer team is on fire. After an up-and-down start to the season, the ‘Dogs have won five straight games, and don’t appear to be stopping anytime soon. One…
Read MoreTax rebate approved for Columbia development
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved a tax rebate agreement with Columbia Land Management, the development company owned by Joe and Patricia Koppeis which plans to build a…
Read MoreRivals Gibault, Columbia battle to intense 1-1 tie
When rivals Gibault and Columbia meet on the soccer field, fans can count on seeing a close, tough, tense, physical and hard-fought game. Tuesday night’s match at Oerter Park was…
Read MoreEagles win at Dupo, 47-14
The Columbia High School football team wasted no time in rebounding from last week’s tough overtime loss at home to rival Waterloo, scoring early and often at Dupo for an…
Read MoreColumbia pastor dies in I-255 accident
A Columbia pastor died Thursday afternoon when he stepped from in front of his stranded vehicle along I-255 in St. Louis County and was struck by a tractor-trailer. Steven J.…
Read MoreColumbia annexes proposed professional park project
A public hearing took place ahead of last Tuesday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council, giving Columbia residents and other interested parties the opportunity to speak out or have questions…
Read MoreCHS to instate new DARE extension program
In an effort to further deter students from drug and alcohol abuse, Columbia High School has taken new steps to educate its students. A new program, a sort of DARE…
Read MoreCHS boys golf | Team of the Week
This week’s Republic-Times Team of the Week is the Columbia High School boys golf team. The Eagles won last week’s Monroe County Golf Tournament, shooting a 170 to best Waterloo,…
Read MoreWaterloo, Columbia shine in tourney play ahead of showdown
Local high school volleyball teams participated in tournaments last week ahead of their respective conference schedules. Following a big two-set win over Belleville East on Thursday, 25-12, 25-8, Waterloo played…
Read MoreFather, son take part in football showdown on opposing teams
This year’s rivalry football game between Columbia and Waterloo was not only a battle of two neighboring Monroe County communities, but also pitted father against son. And although one team…
Read More‘Dogs down rival Eagles in OT, 27-24
It was an instant classic in an annual match-up that has already enjoyed its share of exciting finishes over the years. “It was one for the ages. No question about…
Read MoreCounty football showdown to resume Saturday
The crowd was anticipating another classic match-up of Monroe County football foes as Columbia and Waterloo kicked off under the Friday night lights at CHS. However, the fanfare will have…
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