Government
County talks budget, tax bills
Money was on the mind of Monroe County officials this week as the end of the county’s fiscal year approaches, and department directors gave budget proposals to the commissioners. During…
Read MoreWater plant operations outsourced
A contentious committee meeting was followed by a unanimous vote from the Waterloo City Council last Tuesday to hire a contractor for operation of the soon-to-be-completed new $30 million water…
Read MoreColumbia talks water, vaping, parks
Even during the current dry spell in Monroe County, water was still on the minds of Columbia officials during last Tuesday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council. Following discussion during…
Read MoreLSVs legal in Columbia
A Columbia man who began a petition to make the question of allowing low speed vehicles (LSVs) in the city an advisory referendum on the November ballot has had his…
Read MoreElection seasons on horizon
Voters will soon be casting their ballots in the 2024 general election, with a local election coming up soon after in the spring. Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean spoke with…
Read MoreColumbia wonders about water
Due to a July 16 storm which caused parts of Columbia to be under three feet of water, much of last week’s Columbia City Council meeting focused on how to…
Read MoreSupport shown for Oak Hill
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board began with several residents speaking out in favor of maintaining control of county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center Oak Hill. The unusually lengthy…
Read MoreMathes leaves Waterloo park board
On top of addressing a major issue with the Waterloo Community Splash Pad along with several other items, the Waterloo Park District Board also accepted the resignation of board member…
Read MoreComprehensive plan survey concluding
Progress on a new Monroe County comprehensive plan is soon set to resume as the online survey which has run through the summer is coming to a close. The newest…
Read MoreIllinois expands Medicaid to non-medical services
Many enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program will soon be eligible to receive a host of non-medical services that could improve overall health – including housing and nutrition assistance, violence…
Read MoreKeys stepping up for Dupo
A member of the Dupo Board of Trustees is stepping into a temporary position as mayor following the recent resignation of the village’s leader. Jerry Wilson announced his resignation early…
Read MoreOak Hill a concern in county audit
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board featured a good audit review and good news about the Monroe County Jail expansion but uncertainty about the future of the Oak Hill…
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