City/County
Out 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…
Read MoreCounty 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…
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