City/County
Columbia approves tax levy ordinance
The Columbia City Council approved a tax levy ordinance for the current fiscal year during its last regular meeting of the year on Dec. 16. The city’s tax levy amount…
Read MoreProperty assessments slightly lower again
Continuing a recent trend, overall assessments of residential and commercial property in Monroe County for 2013 are slightly lower on average than last year. A complete list of assessed property…
Read MoreMonroe County included in St. Louis’ 250th Birthday campaign
St. Louisans are currently voting for their favorite local spots as a part of stl250’s Cakeway to the West campaign, in honor of the city’s 250th birthday, and Monroe County…
Read MoreHSS, Hecker come to terms
While little information is being divulged at this time, Human Support Services has come to an agreement with the village of Hecker to build two group homes that will house…
Read MoreRoute 3 project slows for winter, but still on track
Work on phase one of Route 3 improvements in Waterloo has been halted for the most part due to colder temperatures, but the project remains on schedule. Matt Rodewald, project…
Read MoreWaterloo offers unique new battery disposal option
The city of Waterloo has made the process of recycling old batteries go from negative to positive with the installation of a new drop box next to City Hall. Until…
Read MoreCounty OKs annual budget
The Monroe County Board met in a special session Wednesday afternoon to discuss and approve its 2014 budget. James Schmersahl, a certified public accountant who analyzed the budget for the…
Read MoreColumbia OKs Brockland signage
The Columbia City Council Monday night approved two variance requests by Bob Brockland Buick GMC, allowing the new dealership, to be located at 580 Old State Route 3, to install…
Read MoreWaterloo project wins Governor’s Hometown Award
Governor Pat Quinn last week announced winners of the 31st annual Governor’s Hometown Awards, which are presented to recognize volunteers for their work in improving communities. Waterloo was among this…
Read MoreColumbia agrees to financial settlement with engineering firm
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved a settlement agreement with an engineering firm seeking payment for services rendered while designing an I-255 interchange for the proposed retail, commercial…
Read MoreLegal wrangling over skate park continues
A neighbor to the Optimist Skate and Bicycle Park in Waterloo has amended a previously filed legal case in an attempt to cease activity there. The litigation, filed by Scott…
Read MoreColumbia honored for Sister Cities partnership
Columbia has been selected as 2013 Sister City of the Year by the Illinois Sister Cities Association. Ingrid Soraghan of the Columbia Sister Cities group said they received the phone…
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