Government
Six new coronavirus cases reported in Monroe County
Monroe County reported six new COVID-19 cases between Monday and Tuesday, bringing the overall total to 115. Monroe County Health Department Administrator John Wagner said two of the new cases…
Read MoreWaterloo city clerk retires
After 13 years of serving Waterloo, Barb Pace has retired as city clerk. Pace said the decision to step down was mainly due to her health in relation to the…
Read MoreSunset Overlook back in business
The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved several amendments to zoning language in the city’s municipal code. The amendments create a legal means for potential development of a cannabis…
Read MoreCounty talks protest, COVID-19
The Monroe County Board discussed Saturday’s peaceful protest, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and finances during its Monday meeting. Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing told commissioners the county and city made…
Read MoreMonroe County tops 100 coronavirus cases
It took roughly 10 weeks from the first reported case, but Monroe County passed the century mark of coronavirus cases last week. There are now 107 cases of the virus…
Read MoreProtests make way to Monroe County
Over 50 individuals gathered in front of Columbia City Hall last Thursday to protest racism and police brutality. This event, which involved predominately younger people carrying signs and marching from…
Read MoreBrighter outlook for Sunset Overlook
The Columbia Plan Commission met Monday night for initial discussion of proposed text amendments to zoning codes for two types of businesses. The majority of public input during the virtual…
Read MoreMonroe County up to 104 coronavirus cases
As all regions of Illinois lessened restrictions, Monroe County reported more cases of coronavirus – including three at a senior living facility and another death. There are now 104 cases…
Read MoreRepublicans choose Liefer to run for state’s attorney
The Monroe County Republican Central Committee on Wednesday night approved the selection of Lucas Liefer as the party’s candidate for state’s attorney in the upcoming general election. Liefer will face…
Read MoreWPD getting LPR cameras
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved the purchase of license plate recognition cameras for the Waterloo Police Department. The four LPR cameras will be purchased from UTILITRA in…
Read MoreColumbia talks business, zoning
As businesses and public buildings partially reopen in Columbia, the city council continues to conduct business, albeit through virtual meetings. The Columbia City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions and…
Read MoreCDC offers reopening guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released six “decision trees” aimed at helping decision makers as they look to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. The guidelines cover schools,…
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