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FEMA flood map open house in Columbia
Local, state and federal officials are working to reduce the impacts of severe weather and natural disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will hold an in-person open house from 5:30-7:30…
Read MoreNew senior living space offers TLC
After several months of renovations and only additional staff and residents left to find, Tannous Loving Care Senior Living will soon be opening its doors. The property at 228 Mueller…
Read MoreLawsuit filed after man falls
A man is suing after a fall in Columbia last year. Jimmy Watkins, listed in court documents as the plaintiff, filed suit Dec. 7 in Monroe County Circuit Court against…
Read MoreCover crop applications open Dec. 15
Illinois Department of Agriculture will open the fourth year of the Fall Covers for Spring Savings Program on Dec. 15. Applications will be available at www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr/Pages/default.aspx beginning at 8 a.m. …
Read MoreFNB completes bank buy
First National Bank of Waterloo announced that its parent company, First Waterloo Bancshares, Inc., has acquired the outstanding shares of common stock of Village Bancshares in St. Libory. The transaction…
Read MoreChamber exec steps down
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced Tuesday that executive director Matt Caraway is resigning his position effective Dec. 15. “Join us in wishing Matt well as he…
Read MoreFNB sponsors finance program for local students
First National Bank of Waterloo is bringing financial literacy education to several counties in Illinois. Students at 17 schools now have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and…
Read MoreNew manager at Helping Strays
Columbia native Kim Kocher is joining the Helping Strays team as the organization’s new shelter manager. A recent announcement shared by Helping Strays explains that Kocher has had extensive experience…
Read MoreWoman slips, sues Columbia business
Jacqueline McGuire of Granite City has filed a lawsuit against Columbia Centre Market Place, Inc., for a February 2021 incident during which McGuire alleges she sustained injuries. The incident occurred…
Read MoreChanges at Columbia bank
Dieterich Bank announced last week the beginning of a new customer experience at its Columbia branch. When it purchased the First Bank branch at 218 N. Main Street in Columbia,…
Read MoreDupo interchange moving forward
Dupo Mayor Jerry Wilson said last week an extensive effort to build a new interchange on I-255 is nearing the finish line. He expects to see construction ramping up in…
Read MoreBusiness plans in Columbia
On Monday night, the Columbia Plan Commission heard details of a proposed 11,600 square foot development at 306 Southport Drive off Palmer Road across from Red Roof Liquor & Lottery. …
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