Government
Wind farm issue blows back into county
The phrase “free as the wind” has long symbolized something comforting without cost. The wind has cooled humanity, and smelled good too. Wind-powered mills pumped water and ground grain into…
Read MoreCandidates speak to farmers
The Monroe County Farm Bureau and Country Financial held an ice cream social and “meet the candidates” event last Wednesday at the fairgrounds. Hundreds of people attended the event to…
Read MoreWaterloo trail connector stalled
A joint trail connector project between Waterloo and Monroe County has stalled due to lack of funding. The county and city sought to fund the North Waterloo Trail Connector through…
Read MoreFriess, Costello spar on term limits
The Republican candidate for 116th District State Representative signed “The People’s Pledge” last week and asked his Democratic opponent to do the same. The People’s Pledge is a campaign launched…
Read MoreNew hire, road work in Columbia
Changes are afoot in Columbia, as a new director of community development is added to the City Hall roll and the long-planned realignment of Gall Road at Route 3 and…
Read MoreBison statue project completed with community support
Some two dozen hardy citizens bravely thumbed their noses at soaring heat and oppressive humidity to gather at the bison statue on the Monroe County Courthouse lawn Saturday morning. They…
Read MoreAssessments released
The 2017 Monroe County property assessments are out, starting the process for tax bills. A partial assessment list appears in this week’s issue of the Republic-Times. Due to an error…
Read MoreSchimpf reviews spring legislative session
State Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo) accomplished five of his eight legislative priorities for the spring legislative session. The other three items, including a proposal regarding the Southwest Illinois Connector, failed.…
Read MoreAssessment concerns expressed
Monroe County Board Chairman Bob Elmore expressed concerns about the delay in this year’s property assessment process. Elmore voiced his concerns publicly during a county zoning board meeting Thursday night,…
Read MoreMaking the most of a second chance
Monroe County Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan Martin recently received a pardon from Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner for felony crimes committed when he was a teenager. Martin learned he was one…
Read MoreCounty board hears school safety update
Monroe Randolph Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis presented an update on school safety to the Monroe County Board of Commissioners at their regular Monday meeting. Among initiatives Davis identified…
Read MoreWaterloo set to host patriotic extravaganza
Many hands went into the making of a one-time patriotic event coming this Sunday to the courthouse grounds in Waterloo to honor those who served this country and observe the…
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