Government
Columbia City Council honors Kish
The City of Columbia honored recently retired Immaculate Conception School Principal Mike Kish Monday night. In recognition of “the significant impact Mike Kish has had on the education of Columbia’s…
Read MoreWaterloo’s new alderman excited about role
The Waterloo City Council has a new alderman, and he’s proud to be representing his ward. Matt Buettner, 36, ran unopposed for the Ward I alderman seat formerly held by…
Read MoreIllinois to lose House seat
The U.S. Census Bureau announced recently that Illinois is one of seven states poised to lose a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives after its population decreased over the…
Read MoreLegislative districts change
The Illinois General Assembly passed new state legislative district maps on Friday that change the House and Senate districts in which Monroe county resides, though the changes are not as…
Read MoreColumbia may cut committees
The first full meeting of the newest Columbia City Council focused on adjusting to change. Two items of lengthy discussion Monday night involved the extension of outdoor dining in Columbia…
Read MoreCountry Club Lane concerns
Concerns over the condition of Country Club Lane by City of Waterloo residents who travel on it regularly took center stage during Monday’s Waterloo City Council meeting. Tim Holmes and…
Read MoreValmeyer hopeful of Midsummer Classic
At the May 4 meeting of the Valmeyer Village Board, the Valmeyer Jaycees presented a tentative schedule of events for its 2021 Midsummer Classic to be held at Borsch Park…
Read MoreOutgoing Columbia officials reflect
At the May 3 Columbia City Council meeting, Jim Agne, Gene Ebersohl and Wes Hoeffken were recognized for their contributions to the community – nearly a century of service combined…
Read MoreLangsdorf ‘privileged and honored’ to serve
In the small Valmeyer community, many public servants have been helping the village in one form or another for decades. One fewer person will now fit that bill, as Jean…
Read MoreNew Columbia mayor takes office
The Columbia City Council will now have four new faces at its meetings after a new mayor, city clerk and two aldermen were sworn in Monday night. Monroe County Circuit…
Read MoreMCSD getting body cams
Sheriff Neal Rohlfing brought a proposal to the Monroe County Board meeting on Monday to purchase 14 body cameras for deputies. The cameras are Motorola V300 models with magnetic chest…
Read MoreAT&T sues Monroe County over cell tower
The Republic-Times confirmed Thursday that AT&T is suing the Monroe County Zoning Board and the Monroe County Commissioners for “unlawful denial of a wireless communications facility siting request.” Filed…
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