Republic-Times

09/02/2026

❤️ Give Blood. Give Hope. Help Fight Childhood Cancer. ❤️

We’re hosting a blood drive with ImpactLife on Thursday, September 24, from 10 AM–1 PM at the First National Bank of Waterloo Donor Bus, located at 228 S. Main Street.

Every donation can make a difference for patients and families in our community and beyond. Plus, every donation earns rewards! 🎁

📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 228 S. Main Street, Waterloo
🩸 Donor Bus

Ready to donate? Scan the QR code on the flyer, call ImpactLife at 800.747.5401, or visit bloodcenter.org/group and enter group #11233 to schedule your appointment.

👉 Roll up your sleeve and help save a life! ❤️

09/01/2026

Here are photos from Monday's volleyball match between Waterloo and Gibault...

The Bulldogs defeated the Hawks in two sets.

09/01/2026

♻️ Expanded Battery Recycling Now Available! ♻️

We’re excited to share an update to the Monroe County Battery Recycling Program!

Residents can now recycle more types of batteries — including certain lithium batteries — at approved drop-off locations throughout Monroe County.

✅ ACCEPTED:
🔋 Portable rechargeable batteries under 11 lbs.
🔋 Single-use (primary) batteries
📱 Cell phones

⚠️ NOT ACCEPTED:
❌ Car batteries (Wet batteries)
❌ Damaged or defective batteries
❌ Batteries over 11 lbs.
❌ High energy batteries over 300 watt-hours (Outdoor power equipment, scooters, e-bikes, etc.)
❌ Batteries that are part of a recall

📍 Drop-Off Locations:
• Waterloo City Hall
• Columbia City Hall
• Monroe County Recycling Center
901 Illinois Avenue, Waterloo, IL

Thank you for helping keep Monroe County safe, clean, and environmentally responsible! 💚

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

The hotel could be open in 16 months...

With construction bonds  recently authorized by Columbia aldermen, activity of construction crews moving earth just north of the 11 South complex was assumed to be related to development of a…

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

The Waterloo Pumpkinfest will be here before you know it. Sign up for the 5K by October 1.