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Columbia School Board, ROE at odds
The Columbia School Board discussed a number of issues at its January meeting on Thursday, many of them charged. The Republic-Times has already reported on most of those topics, but…
Read MoreSchool board candidates remain on ballot
All four candidates for the Columbia School Board who faced objections will remain on the ballot for the April election following a Friday hearing before the County Electoral Board. Cresita…
Read MoreColumbia School Board OKs attorney fees
The Columbia School District did not have a fee agreement with its current attorney prior to its May board meeting, Columbia School Board member Tammy Mitchell Hines told the Republic-Times.…
Read MoreCHS student expelled for threats
The Columbia School Board unanimously voted Monday night to expel a student who allegedly threatened several Columbia High School students via social media last month and included their names on…
Read MoreMunicipal election filing deadline is Dec. 19
Whether excited or dismayed, Illinoisans must face that the November elections have ended, paving the way for the April 4, 2017 municipal elections that will determine local races. These elections…
Read MoreLanghans leaving Columbia with lasting memories
For 56 years, Ron Langhans has been serving the Columbia community. Whether as the owner of Ron’s Pharmacy — now Khoury Pharmacy — or as a school board member for…
Read MoreCandidate filing update for April election
Monday was the deadline for candidates to file for the April 7 municipal elections. In Waterloo, Mayor Tom Smith is up for re-election, as is City Clerk Barbara Pace and…
Read MoreBrockland opens new dealership in Columbia
With the opening of a new auto dealership in Columbia, Bob Brockland Buick-GMC and the employees and family behind it hope to bring new opportunities to the area. Mike Rogers,…
Read MoreColumbia School Board talks finances, new school year
The Columbia Board of Education continued discussion on their Perandoe withdrawal, along with looking at what’s ahead for the district this school year at their meeting Thursday. As a voting…
Read MoreColumbia to reinstate random athlete drug testing
At last week’s meeting, the Columbia school board voted to reinstate the student random drug and alcohol-testing program. The randomized testing will take place for students involved in IHSA sanctioned…
Read MoreColumbia School Board debates special ed program
The Columbia School Board on Thursday discussed whether or not to continue special education services through the Perandoe School District or looking into operating the district’s own program. Superintendent Gina…
Read MoreColumbia Lakes housing plan
Local developer Joe Koppeis attended Thursday’s Columbia School Board meeting to present information about a possible future building development in Columbia Lakes. In 2011, both the city council and school board heard multiple presentations and…
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