City/County
Emergency Responders Band Together for Safety’s Sake
Early Saturday morning while most citizens were rising, planning shopping trips or rolling over for another hour of rest, emergency responders from throughout Monroe County descended on the Waterloo Sportsman’s…
Read MoreColumbia Sales Tax, Other Races
Columbia voters will be asked to approve a non-home rule .25 percent sales tax on eligible merchandise to provide funds for high priority infrastructure projects, focusing on street, bridge, sidewalk…
Read MoreWaterloo takes action on drainage issues
The Waterloo City Council is taking steps to alleviate drainage issues on Mockingbird Lane in the Westview Acres subdivision. During its March 2 meeting, the council approved a professional services…
Read MoreProposed Columbia tax to go toward projects
Dozens of citizens turned out for a public information session March 10 to learn more about a small sales tax Columbia voters will be asked to approve when they visit…
Read MoreMonroe-Randolph Transit District: a people-moving experience
Many citizens of Monroe and Randolph counties have seen short white buses and vans scurrying about, but some may not be well acquainted with what they are and what they…
Read MoreWaterloo OKs zoning for new brew pub
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved an amendment to a city ordinance allowing for a new brew pub to operate in town. The action clears the way for…
Read MoreOut with the plows: snow doesn’t just go away
After a bitterly cold weekend, a light dusting of snow blew into Monroe County around midnight Sunday, increasing early Monday morning. At about the same time as crews from the…
Read MoreEasements protect Monroe County farmland forever
HeartLands Conservancy ended 2014 with the completion of three land easements, securing 1,033 acres for future generations. The three agricultural and conservation easements include property owned by Rockhouse LLC and…
Read MoreVideo gambling funds beautifying downtown Waterloo
The state’s decision a few years ago to allow video gambling in taverns, restaurants and other establishments means added revenue for the cities who allow the practice. For Waterloo, that…
Read MoreWiegand becomes new Waterloo fire chief
A changing of the guard took place Friday, as Brett Wiegand became the new chief of the Waterloo Fire Department. He replaces Mark “Yogi” Yeager, who retired Jan. 29 after…
Read MoreNew trail for biking, hiking in the works
Three local men with a love of bicycles and the outdoors are blazing a trail right here in Waterloo for others like them to enjoy. Ed Foster, a Waterloo resident…
Read MoreBrick crosswalks to beautify downtown Waterloo
In an effort to further beautify downtown Waterloo, the city will make improvements to two intersections outside the courthouse this spring. The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved engineering…
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