Government
Oak Hill’s Last Stand?
With the lease of Oak Hill senior living and rehabilitation center property to Accolade Healthcare becoming official Oct. 1, those opposed to the pending transfer of operations made their voices…
Read MoreOak Hill lease begins
While the operational takeover of Oak Hill will not be finalized until the beginning of December, the lease of the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center to Accolade Healthcare began…
Read MoreColumbia subdivision discussion
One main concern outlined in the latest comprehensive plan for the City of Columbia is a lack of options for residential development as the city’s population continues to grow. While…
Read MoreWaterloo annexes properties
Following brief public hearings, the Waterloo City Council approved two property annexations on Monday night. The first involved the new Sydenstricker & Nobbe Partners John Deere dealership at 6627 State Route…
Read MoreOak Hill lease began Wednesday
While the operational takeover of Oak Hill will not be finalized until the beginning of December, the lease of the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center to Accolade Healthcare began…
Read MoreHearing called on Oak Hill lease
Another hearing concerning the pending lease of county-owned Oak Hill senior living and rehabilitation center to Accolade Healthcare has been scheduled for Oct. 8 at the Monroe County Annex in…
Read MoreMore power for Waterloo
Adding to the City of Waterloo’s power generating capacity, Solar Turbines Incorporated delivered and Barnhart Crane & Rigging performed the heavy lifting to place a new turbine generator safely on…
Read MoreCall for impeachment as Pritzker calls for less rhetoric
Gov. JB Pritzker said political leaders — starting with President Donald Trump — need to do more to condemn political violence. Pritzker’s critique of the president comes after the governor…
Read MoreMixed news on levee
While one door to address potential “devastation” in the Bottoms appears to be closing, another may be opening. Monroe County Emergency Management Agency Director Kevin Scheibe on Monday updated county…
Read MoreOak Hill financial woes continue
With an agreement to lease Oak Hill to Accolade Healthcare still pending, Monroe County remains responsible for overseeing business operations at the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center in Waterloo. …
Read MoreWaterloo talks small housing, 911 services
The Waterloo City Council met Monday night and heard one woman’s plight for more small housing for seniors in town. Susan Barker, a retired science teacher, approached the council and…
Read MoreWhat’s next in 4 foot mess?
Following the denial of a hardship variance for John and Caley Homrighausen, questions remain about the future of their home and the neighboring farm property. As previously reported, the couple’s…
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