Government
Waterloo takes a look way back for Veterans Day
To say Veterans Day brings out the best in Monroe County is a bold statement. How do you take a community that brims with civic pride and patriotism every day,…
Read MoreVeterans Day services planned in area
In November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day following World War I. The original concept for the celebration was for a day…
Read MoreColumbia seeks input on bottom development
Columbia residents are being asked to levy their opinions on which of four options for potential development of the American Bottom they would prefer. The first concept favors developing the…
Read MoreWaterloo City Council amends parking rules
The Waterloo City Council conducted its third regular meeting of the month Monday night at City Hall, approving a couple of agenda items. Aldermen approved an amendment to the city’s…
Read MoreDemocrats seek county offices
The Monroe County political arena has been dominated by news of Republican party hopefuls of late. This week, it’s the Democrats’ turn as they unveiled their slate of local candidates.…
Read MoreSchimpf running for state senate
A Waterloo man announced his political plans last week. As expected, local attorney Paul Schimpf, a Republican, formally announced his candidacy for retiring longtime Republican 58th District State Senator Dave…
Read MoreKoerber announces candidacy for county board
Monroe County Coroner Vicki Koerber of Waterloo has announced she will run for the seat on the Monroe County Board of Commissioners that will be vacated by fellow Republican Terry…
Read MoreCounty board receives good news on levees
The Monroe County Board heard good news on work to restore flood protection to the three-county area adjacent to the Mississippi River. This concerned potential cost savings on a section…
Read MoreSimon running for state senator
Former Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon, a Democrat, announced her candidacy for State Senate in the 58th District on Labor Day at the Du Quoin State Fair. “The governor’s priorities…
Read MoreTwo state’s attorney candidates emerge
Two attorneys from Columbia announced last week that they are running for the office of Monroe County State’s Attorney, both on the Republican side. Earlier this summer, longtime Monroe County…
Read MoreProbst enjoys success with champion bulls
You’re usually warned to stay away from something that’s a “bunch of bull.” But Waterloo’s Jim Probst doesn’t heed this warning; he goes straight for the bull, bunches of bulls…
Read MoreSales tax question going to voters
The Waterloo School Board on Monday night voted unanimously in favor of placing a resolution seeking a one percent sales tax on March 15 election ballots. Now, it is up…
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