Government
Sales 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…
Read MoreProperty tax bills mailed out
Tax bills are in the mail as the Monroe County Treasurer’s Office is set to collect $51.56 million in property taxes this year, up slightly from $50.78 million last year.…
Read MoreMonroe County gives fond farewell to Sari
As Monroe County gathered together, in body and in spirit, Saturday to say goodbye to Sari, it was apparent just what a treasure we had in our midst. At a…
Read MoreAltadonna running for Monroe County Board
Waterloo resident Mark Altadonna announced Thursday that he will run as a Republican candidate for the office of Monroe County Commissioner in 2016. Commissioner Terry Liefer, also a Republican, has…
Read MoreLangenstein announces candidacy for state senate
A Murphysboro attorney has thrown her hat into the ring for the 58th District state senate seat to be vacated by longtime Sen. Dave Luechtefeld. Republican Sharee Langenstein, 44, is…
Read MoreReitz not seeking another term
The Reitz name is very well-known in local political circles, dating back multiple generations. The current torchbearer of that family tradition, however, has decided against running for another term of…
Read MoreCounty OKs Oak Hill addition
The Monroe County Board on Monday approved a new transitional care unit to be built at the Oak Hill senior care facility. A contract for the work was reviewed by…
Read MoreBroker change debated by council
Although it was decided weeks ago during a committee meeting, the matter of who will serve as broker for health insurance available to city employees went to a full Waterloo…
Read MoreLiefer not seeking another term
Terry Liefer, who has served on the Monroe County Board since his election in 2004 and currently serves as its chairman, announced Thursday that he will not seek re-election for…
Read MoreWaterloo changes insurance brokers
By ALAN DOOLEY and COREY SAATHOFF For the Republic-Times The city of Waterloo has changed brokerage service providers for its health insurance plans available to employees. The Waterloo City Council’s…
Read MoreColumbia receives special Main Street designation
The hard work and dedication of Columbia officials and downtown merchants earned the city official accolades in the form of recognition on Monday as the 46th Main Street program in…
Read MoreLuechtefeld not seeking another term
Dave Luechtefeld, 74, who has served as state senator of the 58th legislative district that includes Monroe County, has decided against running for another term. The Republican has served the…
Read More