Government
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…
Read MoreWaterloo 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…
Read MoreGreen 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…
Read MoreCounty talks zoning, UTVs, CNAs
A rezoning request for a proposed wedding venue in rural Columbia that was set to go before the Monroe County Board on Monday was put off for now. The commissioners…
Read MoreCourt denies Sunset Overlook’s request
Judge Julia Gomric denied Sunset Overlook’s request that she reconsider an Aug. 14 order that prohibits the Columbia establishment from certain activities. Gomric made that ruling at the St. Clair…
Read MoreDispatching contract in the works
Waterloo is working to finalize a three-year contract for emergency dispatch services provided by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, it was learned at the Aug. 19 meeting of the Waterloo…
Read MoreSchimpf not seeking new term
State Senator Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) announced Friday that he will not seek another term in office in 2020. Schimpf, 48, was elected state senator in 2016. “Although I am honored…
Read MoreSchmidt to run for state representative
Kevin Schmidt of Millstadt announced Wednesday that he will run for state representative in the 116th district as a Republican in 2020. Schmidt, 37, owns Schmidt Chiropractic in Millstadt and…
Read MoreFriess running again for state representative
David Friess announced Monday that he will once again run for state representative in the 116th district. The 51-year-old Republican from Red Bud ran against Jerry Costello II in the…
Read MoreTax bills nearly ready
In contrast to last year, Monroe County property owners will soon be getting their tax bills. The bills, which were mailed the first week of December last year, should be…
Read MoreDispatch disconnect for county, Waterloo
Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board was the scene of vehement disagreement concerning the amount Waterloo pays for its emergency dispatching services provided by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department.…
Read MoreCounty to revisit wind ordinance
The Monroe County Board plans to place a moratorium on the county’s wind ordinance at its next meeting to allow for revisions. Once the moratorium – which the commissioners discussed…
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