Government
Assessments up slightly
Monroe County property tax assessments for 2016 are completed, according to county assessor Carl Wuertz. The assessments appear in this week’s Republic-Times. Wuertz said Monroe County’s equalized assessed valuation for…
Read MoreCouncil meeting a microcosm of Waterloo’s good nature
The Waterloo City Council meeting Monday night featured more positive accolades bestowed on the community, as well as the honoring of a returning soldier and good neighbor and the approval…
Read MoreRead about April 4 election in this week’s R-T
Pick up this week’s issue of the Republic-Times newspaper for complete election roundups of contested elections, particularly the Waterloo School Board, Waterloo City Council and Valmeyer School Board races. Read profiles…
Read MoreBurger King likely coming to Columbia
Engaging in the popular Columbia pastime of guessing which new businesses would, could, should and will locate in the fair city, local developer Joe Koppeis dropped a whopper of a…
Read MoreElmore mulls state rep candidacy
Monroe County Board Chairman Bob Elmore of Waterloo announced last week he intends to run against 116th District State Representative Jerry Costello II in the next election. Elmore formerly served…
Read MoreState Bank building Columbia branch
State Bank of Waterloo has applied to the FDIC for permission to open a branch in Columbia. The step is a formality, according to bank president and CEO Kevin Day,…
Read MoreTwists and turns drive assistant state’s attorney on new path
Recently appointed Monroe County Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan Martin feels right at home. Although he was born in Cahokia, his family moved to Columbia when he was 3. Much of…
Read MoreMain Street Abbey plan OK’d
The Columbia City Council gave the green light on Monday to Gregg Crawford’s Main Street Abbey Re-Development Plan, making the project officially a go. “He has the ability to start…
Read MoreCounty beefing up courthouse security
A major change to enhance Monroe County Courthouse security is slated to start March 6, when single-door public access to and from the building begins. While it brings some inconvenience…
Read MoreSheriff gives update on MCSD operations
“If we had an unlimited budget, it would be simple,” Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing told the Republic-Times Monday. “But we don’t. Our goal, therefore, is to provide the absolute…
Read MoreDriver services facility moving
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White officially announced Monday that the driver services facility in Waterloo will relocate from its current space at 511 Illinois Avenue to 1335 Jamie Lane…
Read MorePolice release 2016 enforcement totals
Local law enforcement agencies saw a slight decline in some key crime categories last year while experiencing an uptick in others, recently released statistics show. The Waterloo Police Department handled…
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