Government
Home rule fails in Columbia
Columbia voters decided the fate of a home rule referendum on Tuesday, with the question failing by a nearly three-to-one margin as of press time. The vote tally was 1,989…
Read MoreLarge voter turnout for Tuesday’s election
Large voter turnout continuing throughout the day Tuesday made for strong showing for a consolidated election in Monroe County. “It was a really good day,” Monroe County Clerk Jonathan McLean…
Read MoreElection Day is April 4
Several contested races for city offices, park board and school board will be decided in Waterloo this Tuesday, April 4, and there’s a home rule referendum up for Columbia voters…
Read MoreWaterloo hires new HR director
The Waterloo City Council approved the hiring of a new human resources coordinator and a schedule relative to the passing of its upcoming fiscal year budget in addition to giving…
Read MoreLarge Columbia sports complex planned
While very much in the preliminary stages, local developer Joe Koppeis on Friday confirmed with the Republic-Times plans to build a large sports complex which would include several soccer and…
Read MoreMaeystown fire funding on ballot
Among several other items that will be put to voters in the consolidated election this Tuesday, April 4, Maeystown residents will decide on two referendums concerning their fire protection district.…
Read MoreNew rules for Freedom Lake
Freedom Lake was once again the primary topic of discussion for the Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals last week following a discussion last month about various issues at the…
Read More‘Toxic’ vibes at Waterloo City Hall
Election season is often a time for previous unexpressed issues and grievances to come to the fore, as individuals with something to say might finally feel change is possible. Such…
Read MoreVaried discussion for Columbia school board
It was a relatively quiet school board meeting in Columbia on Thursday, with discussion largely focusing on faculty and staffing in the district along with a few smaller action items.…
Read MoreA school board township tutorial
With the April 4 election on the horizon, one rather archaic aspect of local elections has come up, thanks chiefly to the substantial number of candidates running for Waterloo School…
Read MoreWPD sergeant speaks out
A police sergeant still seeking closure on his employment situation after months of being on disability leave addressed the Waterloo City Council again Monday night. Sgt. Eric Zaber, who spoke…
Read MorePool talk makes waves in Waterloo
The most recent Waterloo Park Board meeting saw a blow to the splash pad’s funding as well as a discussion of election ethics. Perhaps the most contentious moment of last…
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