Business
An inkling of growth?
A local business owner is looking to find a second venue for his tattoo studio but has run into a number of hurdles as he tries to find a location…
Read MoreWheat yield record for Illinois
By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Illinois wheat growers broke yield records for the third year in a row. Farmers not only broke the record in 2023, they “smashed it,” according to…
Read MoreReport shows status of farming
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek Farming continues to be a family business, with 97 percent of U.S. farms family-owned and accounting for 90 percent of farm production. While most U.S. farms…
Read MoreHSS plans major renovations
Following the celebration of the organization’s 50th anniversary, Human Support Services has already begun work on a major renovation project that will see the building almost entirely revamped over the…
Read MoreCold cocktails in Columbia
A new bar waddled its way into downtown Columbia earlier this holiday season, offering specialty cocktails with a hot and cold twist. Fire & Ice is the creation of Waterloo…
Read MoreWaterloo plans for future
An eye toward 2024 was the theme Monday night for the Waterloo City Council – the last such regular meeting of the year. In addition to approving a tax levy…
Read MoreCaliber keeps Columbia cruising
An auto repair shop in Columbia which came under new ownership last year recently celebrated its grand re-opening. Joe Gearon, who works as general manager at the Columbia Caliber Collision…
Read MoreLocal veterinarian honored
The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association presented its annual awards before membership at its recently held convention. The awards recognize Illinois veterinarian professionals who provide compassionate care with leading-edge medical…
Read MoreFarm income to drop from 2022 record
Farm income is forecast to shrink in 2023 after climbing to record highs in 2022. USDA’s Economic Research Service released its Farm Sector Income Forecast Nov. 30, which estimated net…
Read MoreSolar energy shining for local business
The move toward solar energy has become a major goal for the United States and Illinois, with Governor JB Pritzker pushing for an expansion of solar and renewable energy sources…
Read MoreLocation ideal for Southport Plaza
Motorists frequenting the I-255/Route 3 interchange at the north end of Columbia might well have noticed the new lot across from Red Roof Liquor & Lottery. With the bulk of…
Read MoreColumbia urgent care closing
Gateway Urgent Care, located at 11 South in Columbia, announced Friday it is closing permanently at the end of business on Dec. 17. “Although our urgent care services will no…
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