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…

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Columbia 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…

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Field 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…

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Be 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…

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Police 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…

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Sunday 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…

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Thursday 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.…

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Cold 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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