City/County
What’s in store around the county for 2013?
With 2012 officially behind us, Monroe County has a host of things to look forward to in 2013. The City of Waterloo will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year on…
Read MoreLegal video gambling comes to Monroe County
Although hundreds of machines have gone live in Illinois bars, truck stops and fraternal halls since the state began its roll-out of video gambling in September, it wasn’t until last…
Read MoreColumbia approves tax levy increase
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved its tax levy for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2013, in the amount of $1.94 million. This represents an increase of…
Read MoreCounty holds final meeting of year
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners conducted its final meeting of the year Monday morning at the courthouse in Waterloo. County highway engineer Aaron Metzger reported progress on the Kaskaskia…
Read MoreAnd just how low will the river go?
The economy of Monroe County and much of the region leans heavily on agriculture. When agriculture suffers, the “trickle down” effect is unfavorable for everyone, from car dealers to retail…
Read MoreMunicipal election filing period begins Monday
Since September, those seeking re-election or mulling a possible candidacy for elected city, park district and school board seats have been picking up petitions and collecting signatures to run for…
Read MoreCounty board OKs budget
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting Friday to pass the fiscal year 2013 budget. The approved budget calls for approximately $6.6 million in receipts and $6.2…
Read MoreWaterloo projects, services garner acclaim
Waterloo city officials were heaping praise all around Monday night at City Hall while announcing three recent award-winning efforts. First, Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith and public works director Tim Birk…
Read MoreWaterloo approves tax levy
The Waterloo City Council approved its probable tax levy for 2012, heard updates on various city projects, and awarded the final Good Neighbor Award of the year Monday night. City…
Read MoreMonroe County Final Consolidated Election Totals
The Monroe County Clerk’s office has released the final totals for the county for the Nov. 6 consolidated election. Please click the link below to view the official results. ELECTION…
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