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Pritzker delivers State of State
Gov. JB Pritzker gave his State of the State address last Wednesday, placing special emphasis on future investment in education, public health and social services. Pritzker opened his address highlighting…
County board hears updates, takes action
The Monroe County Board met in regular session Tuesday morning at the courthouse. In one of several action items, outgoing Monroe County State’s Attorney Lucas Liefer requested the county purchase…
CHS graduation date set
Last week’s Columbia School Board meeting saw the board agree to the planned spring graduation date and 2023-24 calendar while they also accepted a notable resignation from the district. After…
Tree of Lights hits $1 million
The Waterloo Rotary Club’s annual Tree of Lights charity drive reached $1 million in total donations this past holiday season, marking a major milestone for a project that’s been going…
Police pursuit results in meth arrest
One person was arrested on drug charges following a police pursuit Sunday evening near Waterloo. At about 8 p.m., a Monroe County Sheriff’s Department sergeant was patrolling near Burksville when…
Early voting begins Feb. 23
Early voting in the 2023 consolidated election begins this Thursday, Feb. 23, at the Monroe County Courthouse in Waterloo. Those who wish to cast their ballot for the April 4…
Freedom Lake put on notice
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals met recently to address several projects as well as two matters of apparent non-compliance with previously granted special use exceptions. One of these…
Remembering a ‘ray of light’
Paden Schultz, a familiar and friendly face for many in and around Monroe County, passed away recently, leaving countless groups and individuals to consider the impact he’d had on them.…
Columbia learns about home rule
Columbia city officials joined residents Thursday evening for a town hall discussion about home rule. Aldermen voted at the beginning of the month to propose a referendum question on the…
Poor marks for Columbia senior home
Several months after a change in name, a Columbia senior care facility that’s experienced a number of controversies in the past appears to be dealing with similar troubles today. Bria…