Underage sex sting in Columbia

In the wake of three suspected sexual predator arrests in Waterloo – two this month – the Columbia Police Department encountered a similar situation late Saturday night. It was technically…

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More talk on WJHS future

mpanying budget task force dominated much of the Waterloo School Board meeting last week, the board also addressed a number of other matters such as the ongoing discussion surrounding the…

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Winter work at Waterloo parks

With minimal activity during the offseason, the Waterloo Park District Board met briefly earlier this month, mainly approving a number of annexations to the park district and addressing some billing…

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Wheat crop looks promising

By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Many Illinois wheat fields, some now covered in snow, looked good heading into winter and the onset of dormancy.  The climatological winter began Dec. 1, while…

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Cover crop discount program

Illinois farmers who planted cover crops this fall can once again earn a break on next year’s crop insurance premiums through the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Fall Covers for Spring…

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Holiday tourneys for boys hoops 

‘Tis the season for holiday boys basketball tournaments this Christmas weekend. The annual Columbia-Freeburg Holiday Tournament tips off Saturday at Columbia High School, featuring the host Eagles along with Waterloo,…

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All-Local Boys Soccer Team

The Monroe County high school boys soccer scene featured a state champion team from Columbia and a regional title from Waterloo in addition to several individual highlights.  Here’s the Republic-Times…

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Eagles win Candy Cane Classic

The Columbia High School girls basketball squad captured this year’s Candy Cane Classic trophy and will look to win another tournament in Waterloo this holiday weekend.  The Eagles (7-5) downed…

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