Business
APEX is here to help
A Western Illinois University office in Columbia recently received a substantial state grant meant to help further efforts in connecting local businesses with government contracting opportunities. APEX Accelerator Program Director…
Read MoreAg census serves as ‘wake-up call’
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The number of farms and farmland in the U.S. continues to fall as the average age of farmers ticks higher. USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture released…
Read MoreA taste of Salt + Honey
Drivers along South Market Street in Waterloo are bound to have noticed a new dining option which opened its doors recently, providing guests with a healthy meal and a comfortable,…
Read MoreA recipe from home
Many families in the area can trace their ancestry back to Germany, with several communities in and around Monroe County having strong relationships with their German counterparts thanks to sister…
Read MoreRiding into Sunset Tint Shop
With the close of the school year, Monroe County startUP has selected a new Entrepreneur of the Year, a Columbia High School junior offering a unique car customizing service. Jacob…
Read MoreLivestock facing black vulture attacks
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Spring is often a time to welcome new life on a livestock operation, but black vultures are disturbing the peace by attacking newborn calves, lambs and…
Read MoreTrade show tops startUP year
Monroe County startUP hosted its annual trade show at 11 South in Columbia last Wednesday, with this year’s students displaying their various business ventures ranging from hand-crafted jewelry or soap…
Read MoreTipped wage woes
A bill in the Illinois House of Representatives could set the state’s tipped wage at the $14 minimum wage, though groups at the state level and local businesses suggest that…
Read MoreTaxing issue for farm families
A piece of legislation in the Illinois House of Representatives could help ease a tremendous burden from family farms as they deal with estate taxes. House Bill 4600, also known…
Read MoreThe tie that binds near Millstadt
A new business has set up shop in the historic Farmers Inn building along Route 158, offering a second chance for a much-loved Millstadt restaurant with owners determined to keep…
Read MoreFarmers Market returns bigger, better
The Monroe County Farmers Market returns this Saturday, and guests will be able to peruse a wide array of produce, crafts and other goods as the event offers even more…
Read MoreBed and breakfast at O’Bannon
A Waterloo couple has been putting substantial effort into an old property on Fourth Street, turning the house into a rental property while striving to maintain its old-school charm. Christy…
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