Government
What to expect in 2017
Surely, 2017 can’t top the excitement of the Bicentennial year, but Monroe County residents should still keep an eye out for changes and developments in the offing. Here are some…
Read MoreRow appointed as newest Waterloo alderman
Retired city building inspector and code enforcement officer Russ Row Jr. was appointed Monday night to the Ward IV aldermanic seat on the Waterloo City Council that was vacated by…
Read MoreMonroe County ushers in the 21st Century
(This is the final installment in our year-long series recounting the rich and colorful history of Monroe County from the first settlement to today in honor of its 200th anniversary.)…
Read MoreMunicipal election filing deadline is Dec. 19
Whether excited or dismayed, Illinoisans must face that the November elections have ended, paving the way for the April 4, 2017 municipal elections that will determine local races. These elections…
Read MoreDriver services facility moving?
A spokesman for Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s office confirmed last week with the Republic-Times that the driver services facility in Waterloo is looking to change locations in 2017.…
Read MoreFallon eager to move circuit clerk’s office forward
New Monroe County Circuit Clerk Lisa Fallon is excited to be working in the county she has called home since birth and is eager to get more involved in the…
Read MoreKoerber settling in as new county commissioner
Asked how it felt to be the first female county commissioner in Monroe County’s 200-year history, Vicki Koerber said she first became aware of the possibility after the primary election…
Read MoreBicentennial time capsules buried in bison statue
The year-long celebration of the Monroe County Bicentennial is nearing its end, but the memories will last for generations to come. Those serving on the committee formed to help the…
Read MoreCounty board considers resignations, appointments
Monroe County Board Chairman Terry Liefer’s final full meeting was Monday, as Liefer prepares to retire Nov. 30 after 12 years as a county commissioner. Newly elected State’s Attorney Chris…
Read MoreCarla Edwards sues Columbia School District
Just days after the terms of the city of Columbia’s settlement with Carla Edwards were made public, her attorney filed a similar federal lawsuit against the Columbia School District. Edwards,…
Read MoreLocal veterans honored with patriotic flair
Monroe County has a long and storied military history, with native sons and daughters participating in every major war and many of their most significant battles since the founding of…
Read MoreColumbia settles Edwards lawsuit
The city of Columbia and the ex-wife of Columbia’s former police chief came to a settlement out of court earlier this month in the federal lawsuit filed this summer against…
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