Christine Otten

New Year’s resolutions for job seekers

A new year, a new career! Because you are a job seeker, your resolution for 2014 should be to go out there and get a job. Here are some steps…

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Yes, I’m going on a diet again | Mark’s Remarks

To say I have been an over-eater during this season is probably an understatement.  I can’t say “no” to holiday food. So, around this time, I find myself usually saying…

2013 Year in Review | Planet Ryan

Here we go again. The end of another year, which went by entirely too fast, and the beginning of a new one, which will surely have the same fate. 2013…

Share your winter weather photos

We want to see YOUR winter weather photos. Share them throughout the season, or when severe weather strikes, much like this recent snow storm. We want to show people what…

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The Heart of Christmas | Mark’s Remarks

Last year, I ordered a book called The Heart of Christmas by Hank Hanegraaff. It’s a good read; a daily devotional. Each day, the book examines a part of the…

Productivity | Planet Ryan

Around this time of year, it’s easy to get lost in a whirlwind of activities, such as shopping, year-end work projects, social-gatherings, family projects and more shopping. Even the most…

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Shirley’s Christmas | Mark’s Remarks

Everyone I have known named Shirley has been important to me. My mother’s name is Shirley. I have good friends named Shirley. I always liked Shirley Temple (don’t judge). A…

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I can see clearly now | Mark’s Remarks

Seemingly overnight, I needed glasses. I didn’t see it coming.  It crept upon me like a thief. The first time I noticed it was at church. We were sitting in…

The Republic-Times Best of 2013

The Republic-Times Best of 2013 contest is now closed. We want to extend a BIG Thank You to everyone that participated. The results of the contest are printed in the…

Waterloo Santa Float runs Dec. 17-24

The Waterloo German Band float will again be transformed with holiday cheer to bring Santa to all who are near. The float will run Dec. 17-24. This project is made…