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County comprehensive plan coalescing
The Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Committee met Dec. 12 to discuss data gathered over the past year and take steps toward the first draft of a plan for the future…
Government shutdown averted, but no E-15
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill late Friday afternoon to keep the government open, provide financial aid to farmers, and extend the Farm Bill for one year. The…
Carl Street reopens in Columbia
The City of Columbia announced that the Carl Street bridge replacement project is substantially complete and was reopened to traffic on Friday. “The contract with Baxmeyer Construction, Inc. allowed Carl…
Locals arrested in Vienna robbery
Three local residents were charged this week in connection with an armed robbery that occurred the afternoon of Dec. 12 in Johnson County. The Vienna Police Department said it arrested…
Check forgery charges in Waterloo
A fraudulent check scheme was thwarted this week in Waterloo. On Wednesday, the Waterloo Police Department was dispatched to Dieterich Bank at 1405 N. Illinois Route 3 in reference to…
Rollover crash near Hecker
Emergency personnel responded shortly before 9:30 p.m. Thursday to a single vehicle rollover crash in the 6100 block of M Road near Wiegand Road southeast of Hecker. There were no…
Thursday night crash south of Columbia
The Columbia police, EMS and fire departments, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS responded just after 8:15 p.m. Thursday to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 near Gilmore…
Wednesday crash in Columbia
Columbia police and EMS departments responded shortly after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday for a two-vehicle crash on southbound Route 3 just south of Veterans Parkway. Initial dispatch reports indicated on vehicle…
Sink or swim? Pool on April ballot
A community pool could be on the horizon as the Waterloo Park District Board recently decided to open the question up to voters in the coming election. Following a lengthy…
Waino to sing for HNS
Waterloo High School will soon host a concert featuring some big country talent, with students getting involved to organize the event and aid a local charity. Featuring artist Craig Campbell…