Government
Bost sworn in to another term
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) sworn in to serve another term in office as part of the 119th Congress. “This kid from Murphysboro, Illinois, has been blessed beyond measure to…
Read MoreAssessor change in Monroe County
A week before the second due date of the latest property tax cycle, the resignation of Monroe County Supervisor of Assessments Carl Wuertz was made official. During a rare Friday…
Read MoreSeeing double in Columbia
When the Columbia City Council approves a comprehensive plan to guide the city through the next two decades –which is expected sometime in early 2025 – the end result will…
Read MoreCounty comprehensive plan coalescing
The Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Committee met Dec. 12 to discuss data gathered over the past year and take steps toward the first draft of a plan for the future…
Read MoreGovernment shutdown averted, but no E-15
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill late Friday afternoon to keep the government open, provide financial aid to farmers, and extend the Farm Bill for one year. The…
Read MoreSink or swim? Pool on April ballot
A community pool could be on the horizon as the Waterloo Park District Board recently decided to open the question up to voters in the coming election. Following a lengthy…
Read MoreWaterloo approves tax levy
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved a property tax levy increase for the current fiscal year during its final regular meeting of 2024. A public hearing, as advertised…
Read MoreNo place to grow in Columbia?
The oft-delayed comprehensive plan for the City of Columbia finally had its first public review Monday night during a meeting of the Columbia Planning Commission. Columbia City Administrator Doug Brimm…
Read MoreCounty approves budget
Monroe County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein wished all in attendance of Monday’ meeting of the Monroe County Board a “Happy Fiscal New Year.” After months of discussions, the county budget for…
Read MoreColumbia Comprehensive Plan almost ready
Just over three and a half years since the City of Columbia announced plans to create a new comprehensive plan to guide the next 25 years of community growth, a…
Read MoreKennedy leaving city position
The City of Waterloo announced last week that longtime budget officer/collector Shawn Kennedy will soon be vacating her position. Waterloo Mayor Stan Darter said Kennedy provided her 60-day resignation notice…
Read MoreFriess calls for action on drugs in prisons
State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) joined fellow representatives Charlie Meier and Bill Hauter at a press conference last week to address the escalating crisis of drug exposure incidents in…
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