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Solar farm plan gets shady reception

After months of waiting and two delayed meetings, the matter of a potential solar farm just outside Waterloo finally came before Monroe County officials, garnering a largely negative response. The…

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Staying strong with Peachy Pilates

Local residents looking to get their workout fix now have a new option with the arrival of Peachy Pilates. The business is led by Traci Trost and Natalie Manthei, two…

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Aid coming to U.S. farmers

President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled a $12 billion assistance package for farmers hurt by ongoing trade wars and inflation, USA Today reported. “This relief will provide much needed certainty…

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Probation in bank fraud case

A Collinsville man was sentenced last week in federal court to three years of supervised release for his involvement in a series of fraudulent loans issued on behalf of his…

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Woman charged in $1M MedStar theft  

The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office announced last week the arrest of 43-year-old Carrie J. Kelley of Sparta related to the theft of funds while she was an employee of MedStar…

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Stalking charge in Waterloo

A man from Northern Illinois was charged with stalking in addition to driving drunk during a Friday incident in Waterloo.  Hayden C. Stranc, 30, of Warrenville, was charged with stalking,…

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Waterloo Santa Float set to ride

The Santa Float will again make its way through Waterloo, bringing gifts and holiday cheer to all. The City of Waterloo, Waterloo Chamber of Commerce and Sister Cities of Porta…

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Real Estate Transactions | Nov. 24-26, 2025

The location of real estate transactions with only the parcel number listed may be viewed be entering the number on the Monroe County GIS website ‘Parcel Viewer.’ All transactions may…

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Thursday night crash in Waterloo

No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash that occurred about 6 p.m. Thursday in the 1600 block of Lakeview Drive just south of Lakeview Park in Waterloo. The roadway…

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Another sex predator arrest in Waterloo

The ditty referred to in Marshall Tucker Band’s “Heard It in a Love Song” would likely not include sentiments conveyed in a text message conversation which led to an arrest…

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