Posts Tagged ‘62298’
Mask concerns for Waterloo school district
Monday night’s Waterloo School Board meeting saw more parents in attendance than normal, with each speaking before the board about mask policy concerns. A little over a week ago, Waterloo…
Read MoreWaterloo woman, 62, gives birth
As Kathy Blattner gazes into her 5-month-old’s big blue eyes, her face lights up just like any other mother. Yet, the journey that led to this precious mother-daughter moment is…
Read MoreHarbaugh is new Red Bud mayor
During a special meeting Monday night, the Red Bud City Council unanimously elected Susan Harbaugh as acting mayor following the resignation of Tim Lowry. Lowry announced at a city council…
Read MoreProgress on tax process
Property assessments have been received, appeals have been handled and the state has issued an official multiplier. Now, Monroe County is waiting for the county clerk’s office to complete the…
Read MoreGood Samaritan dies at crash site
Many were stunned at the news of Roger Muertz’ sudden passing, but none were surprised that he was trying to help someone. Muertz, 57, of Modoc, died late Sunday night…
Read MoreIt’s county fair time
With last year’s event canceled due to COVID-19, Monroe County Fair Association President Don Schrader is proud to proclaim this year’s fair will be business as usual. “Naturally last year…
Read MoreSchools make COVID plans
Last week, the Illinois State Board of Education announced a highly anticipated statement regarding mask usage in schools. Many found the original statement confusing, but after some clarification, it appears…
Read MoreColumbia mulls new TIF district
As one tax increment financing district ends in Columbia, another one may be beginning. At last Tuesday’s Columbia City Council meeting, Columbia Director of Community Development Scott Dunakey requested the…
Read MoreZoning board OKs Sugar Spring pavilion, with restrictions
Owners of a rural Columbia wedding venue recently destroyed by fire approached the Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday night to ask that ceremonies and receptions be allowed…
Read MoreRed Bud mayor resigning
Red Bud Mayor Tim Lowry issued a statement at Tuesday’s city council meeting regarding his intent to resign. The matter of his resignation was listed as an agenda item. Lowry…
Read MoreThe celebration will go on in Hecker
After more than a year delay, Hecker is moving forward with its 125th anniversary celebration while simultaneously looking back at village history. The celebrations honor the village’s incorporation, which took…
Read MoreMonroe County sees first wave of rescue funds
As municipalities and counties across Illinois are concluding Local Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency reimbursement business, Monroe County is beginning to set its sights on allocating over $6 million received through…
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