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New flood maps affect Columbia
Representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and local officials will be available Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m....
Business
Waterloo Chamber hires new director
The Waterloo Chamber of Commerce announced it has hired Christine “Chris” Herrmann as its new executive director effective Jan. 23.
In an email to members,...
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Rock’s almost ready to roll
After three years in the making, the proposed Rock’s Restaurant at the 11 South development in Columbia is one step closer to becoming reality.
The...
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Shoults retires after 46 years
Waterloo Automotive said goodbye to a longtime employee Thursday as Brad Shoults traded in his toolbox for a tackle box after 46 years with...
Business
Farm goals for the new year
By RICH GUEBERT JR.
Illinois Farm Bureau
As we head into the new year, I am excited for efforts to make 2023 the “Year of the...
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Gallagher’s Restaurant: Old school charm with a twist
Two years after closing their doors and with extensive renovations finally finishing up, the Gallaghers will soon be reopening their downtown Waterloo restaurant.
Brothers Jered...
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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...
Business
New 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...
Business
Lawsuit 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...
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Cover 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...
Business
FNB 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...
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Chamber 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...
