Government
Waterloo postmaster retiring
Michael Hovey has served as postmaster at the Waterloo post office for almost 21 years, but he will soon end his decades-long career in government service when he retires Friday. …
Read MoreJones questions county priorities
Democratic candidate for Monroe County Clerk Jason Jones Sr. recently questioned the priorities of county government following regular budget hearings. Jones, who is running against Republican Jonathan McLean for the…
Read MoreSpring election process begins
The critical November elections are just around the corner, but the equally important April 2019 municipal elections are not far behind. The spring election season officially began Tuesday as candidates…
Read MoreCFD referendum on ballot
Columbia voters will be asked to vote Nov. 6 on a referendum to approve a tax levy that will allow Columbia EMS to operate under the Columbia Fire Department rather…
Read MoreUnderused government office here to help
Since 2014, Southwestern Illinois workNet has helped employers hire skilled workers and individuals become those workers. The program, which is funded by a grant through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity…
Read MoreKelly holds town hall in Waterloo
Brendan Kelly, Democratic candidate for the 12th Congressional District, hosted a town hall meeting in Waterloo last Wednesday. Kelly, who serves as St. Clair County State’s Attorney, used the meeting…
Read MoreAre you ready for election day?
As the Nov. 6 election draws closer with each passing day, Monroe County Clerk Dennis Knobloch provided information on early voting and registration deadlines. In-person and absentee voting will be…
Read MoreColumbia DOPW contract turmoil
Monday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council packed the house. Whether they were there to see the city’s newest law enforcement officers take their oaths to protect and serve, to…
Read MoreWind farm proposal fuels heated debate
About 100 residents came to the Monroe County Board meeting Monday to discuss a proposed wind farm south of Valmeyer. The matter first came up during the Aug. 6 board…
Read MoreWind 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…
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