City/County
County improves its public safety capabilities
Monroe County police and public safety agencies received a boost with the news last week of a $72,000 grant for future Monroe County Sheriff’s Department K-9 operations and the arrival…
Read MoreColumbia discusses zoning, future plans
The committee of the whole of the Columbia City Council on Monday night made progress on several issues and items on the city’s horizon, including a new residential development on…
Read MoreFirst meeting of year for Waterloo City Council
The Waterloo City Council learned of plans to build a mountain bike trail and also approved a handful of measures during its first meeting of 2015 on Monday night. Two…
Read MoreCandidate filing update for April election
Monday was the deadline for candidates to file for the April 7 municipal elections. In Waterloo, Mayor Tom Smith is up for re-election, as is City Clerk Barbara Pace and…
Read MoreWFD announces Memorial Bell Plaza project
The Waterloo Fire Department kicked off a campaign last week to raise funds to build a permanent outdoor display for its 100-year-old bell. The planned WFD Memorial Bell Plaza will…
Read MoreCandidates file for April election
The first day to file completed candidate petitions for the April 7 municipal elections was Monday and continues through Dec. 22. A number of candidates, some expected and others new…
Read MoreElmore joins county board
Bob Elmore assumed his seat Monday on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, accomplishing a goal that was set while working at last year’s Monroe County Fair. Elmore, a Republican,…
Read MoreRohlfing looks forward to new role as sheriff
There’s a new sheriff in town. Neal Rohlfing took over as Monroe County sheriff this week, replacing Dan Kelley, who retired Nov. 30 after 32 years in office. Following his…
Read MoreWaterloo School Board approves tax levy
The Waterloo School Board approved the tax levy for 2015-16 following a public hearing Monday night. “We’re levying an overall 6.5-percent increase,” school superintendent Brian Charron said. “That’s just in…
Read MoreCounty board OKs tax cut for Oak Hill
By ALAN DOOLEY Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board lasted more than three hours, but it was fruitful for taxpayers. County commissioners took the unusual step of approving a…
Read MoreCounty board discusses Ebola readiness
Plans to enable emergency personnel to deal with future possible cases of Ebola that might emerge were outlined during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. Monroe County Ambulance Service…
Read MoreCourthouse generator plans approved
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners on Monday approved plans for installing a 400-kilowatt electric generator to sustain operations at the courthouse in an emergency situation. Monroe County Engineer Aaron…
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