Miles Cemetery prairie protected

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will soon recognize the natural prairie area adjacent to the Miles Mausoleum at Eagle Cliff-Miles Cemetery West of Waterloo.  A dedication ceremony will take…

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The highs and lows of cannabis

Local governments throughout the state are starting the process of deciding whether they will allow marijuana businesses within their jurisdictions when the drug becomes legal for adult recreational use Jan.…

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Holder joins 116th race

The Republican field for state representative of the 116th district got a little more crowded, as David M. Holder announced his candidacy. Holder, 65, of Baldwin, has served on the…

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County talks dispatching, pot, UTVs

The Monroe County Board revisited a few topics of recent interest during its Monday morning meeting at the courthouse.  An agreement for a contract setting forth Waterloo’s payment for emergency…

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Brockland rezoning tabled

The effect of public input made an impact during  Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council. One action item on the agenda involved rezoning a residential area abutting the east…

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Columbia considers cannabis

The Columbia Committee of the Whole met Monday night to discuss how it is going to handle marijuana businesses when the drug becomes legal for recreational consumption by individuals 21…

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Elmore drops out of race

Monroe County Commissioner Bob Elmore said Monday that he will no longer be seeking re-election after fellow Republican George Green announced plans last week to challenge Elmore.  “I’ve been thinking…

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New trail OK’d in Columbia

The Columbia Department of Public Works has another project to add to its already busy schedule. The city recently received a Transportation Alternatives Program grant, a federally-funded program designed to…

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Waterloo OKs dispatching contract

The Waterloo City Council on Monday approved its end of a three-year agreement for emergency dispatching services provided by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department. The Monroe County Board is set…

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Green joins county board race

Republican George Green announced Tuesday that he plans to challenge incumbent Republican Bob Elmore for a spot on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners.  “My vision is to serve all…

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