Posts Tagged ‘monroe county’
New book on local history of stagecoaches
Following in his path of popular previously written historical works, local author Nelson William Rex has just released a new book on stagecoaches in Monroe County. The book, which details…
Read MoreNew coalition envisions safer, healthier community
With an announcement of staggering countywide statistics, the Monroe County Coalition opened its second meeting Monday night at the YMCA. Monroe County Coroner Vicki Koerber started off the meeting by…
Read MoreWaterloo offers unique new battery disposal option
The city of Waterloo has made the process of recycling old batteries go from negative to positive with the installation of a new drop box next to City Hall. Until…
Read MoreHunting season brings attention to area land for sale
Mud drips off the fender of his Dodge pickup as he turns onto the asphalt highway. His camo cap is soaked with sweat from walking the lines of a Monroe…
Read MoreMonday is the deadline to file for public office
Monday, Nov. 25, was the first day to file candidate petitions for next year’s elections. The deadline to file for political office is Monday, Dec. 2. Last Monday, the following…
Read MoreToday is Small Business Saturday
The Republic-Times would like to thank all of the local businesses that help support the paper all year round. By shopping local, you help support local business, local people and…
Read MoreCHS students hear cold, hard stories of addiction
She was a Mizzou student who struggled with heroin addiction and alcohol abuse. He had spent the better part of his life in prison because of drug abuse. She is…
Read MoreGood Neighbor Award, new biz updates in Waterloo
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night presented a Good Neighbor Award to Lance West, received updates on new businesses, and approved a utility relocation as part of the Route…
Read MoreVivid memories of JFK assassination
It was a moment that changed history. Fifty years ago this week, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. On Nov. 22, 1963, at 12:30 p.m., the president…
Read MorePreliminary hearing for Pence
Garrett Pence of Waterloo appeared at the Monroe County Courthouse Wednesday morning before Judge Richard Aguirre for a preliminary hearing to determine if there is sufficient evidence in his class…
Read MoreRefinancing to save county $2 million on Oak Hill
Monroe County taxpayers will save more than $2 million in payments on the Oak Hill elder care facility over the next decade, it was learned Tuesday morning. A refinancing plan…
Read MoreWinter Sports Schedules 2013-14
Fall has come and gone and winter is just around the corner, with girls basketball beginning this week and bowling already underway. Below you can download and print the winter…
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