Posts Tagged ‘paywall’
WPD chief retiring
A major position will soon need to be filled within the Waterloo Police Department as current chief Jeff Prosise will be retiring next month. The announcement came during Monday’s Waterloo…
Read MoreTax levy increase proposed in Waterloo
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night set a Truth in Taxation public hearing date for its proposed tax levy and approved measures related to the splash pad and water…
Read MoreColumbia OKs tax levy
If current projections are accurate, property owners in Columbia will experience a reduction in property tax rates for the fourth consecutive year. The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved…
Read MoreLocation ideal for Southport Plaza
Motorists frequenting the I-255/Route 3 interchange at the north end of Columbia might well have noticed the new lot across from Red Roof Liquor & Lottery. With the bulk of…
Read MoreField set for March primary
With the filing period ending Monday for candidates seeking party nominations at the federal, state and local levels, the names of all those running in 2024 are now known. The…
Read MoreRevising the role of government | Ott Observations
It’s hard to imagine an issue or topic that isn’t divisive today. Supposedly different opinions are grounded in different ideologies, be they conservative, liberal, libertarian or socialistic. It feels more…
Read MoreBe quiet | Mark’s Remarks
I was reading in 2 Kings from the Bible this summer about Elijah and Elisha. Confusing names? People mispronounce them and often get them mixed up. But their story, their…
Read MorePolice Blotter | 11-29-23
(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…
Read MoreSunday crash in Waterloo
Emergency personnel responded about 12:10 p.m. Sunday to a two-vehicle crash with road blockage on Route 3 at Rose Lane in Waterloo. Injuries appeared to be minor. Responding agencies included…
Read MoreFriday morning fire at Reifschneider’s
The Columbia Fire Department responded about 8:45 a.m. Friday for a report of smoke coming from Reifschneider’s Grill & Grape Restaurant at 608 N. Main Street. The smoke was from…
Read MoreThursday crash in Columbia
Emergency personnel responded about 3:15 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at South Main Street in Columbia. Initial reports are two people sustained injuries in the collision.…
Read MoreCold water rescue in Columbia
A rural Columbia family is especially thankful following a cold water rescue on their property earlier this week. Laura Eames told the Republic-Times that a quick response from the Columbia…
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