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Posts Tagged ‘city council’

Columbia races ‘too close to call’

By James Moss | April 2, 2019

Many of the Columbia school board and city council races were too close to call Tuesday night, and may not be determined for several days. That is because there still…

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The man behind Columbia’s council race

By Andrea F.D. Saathoff | March 20, 2019

The Columbia City Council aldermanic race on April 2 features three challengers tied to an outspoken independent contractor currently embroiled in a lawsuit against the city. Ward I alderman Steve…

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Waterloo amends liquor code for video gaming

By Corey Saathoff | January 18, 2018

The Waterloo City Council on Monday night voted to amend its liquor code in an effort to more clearly define establishments in regard to video gambling. The license classifications break…

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Proposed Columbia tax to go toward projects

By Andrea F.D. Saathoff | March 18, 2015

Dozens of citizens turned out for a public information session March 10 to learn more about a small sales tax Columbia voters will be asked to approve when they visit…

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Waterloo OKs zoning for new brew pub

By Corey Saathoff | February 27, 2015

The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved an amendment to a city ordinance allowing for a new brew pub to operate in town. The action clears the way for…

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Brick crosswalks to beautify downtown Waterloo

By Corey Saathoff | January 22, 2015

In an effort to further beautify downtown Waterloo, the city will make improvements to two intersections outside the courthouse this spring. The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved engineering…

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Columbia Professional Center plans discussed

By Republic-Times | October 1, 2014

The Columbia School Board received details from Joe Koppeis on his latest business development plans as it contemplates whether to approve a tax rebate agreement for the project. Koppeis, who…

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Four-way stop approved at Moore and Illinois

By Corey Saathoff | September 24, 2014

The Waterloo City Council on Monday night voted to make the intersection of Moore Street at Illinois Avenue a four-way stop per the request of the Waterloo Fire Department, which…

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Waterloo amends city official salaries

By Corey Saathoff | September 18, 2014

The Waterloo City Council on Monday night amended its code of ordinances regarding salaries for city officials, lowering the percentage of annual salary increase in the process. A four percent…

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Tax rebate approved for Columbia development

By Andrea F.D. Saathoff | September 17, 2014

The Columbia City Council on Monday night approved a tax rebate agreement with Columbia Land Management, the development company owned by Joe and Patricia Koppeis which plans to build a…

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Columbia annexes proposed professional park project

By Andrea F.D. Saathoff | September 12, 2014

A public hearing took place ahead of last Tuesday’s meeting of the Columbia City Council, giving Columbia residents and other interested parties the opportunity to speak out or have questions…

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Columbia trying to ease commercial development issues

By Andrea F.D. Saathoff | August 7, 2014

The Columbia City Council on Monday night discussed the futures of two vacant pieces of commercial property along the city’s main thoroughfare. Aldermen authorized Columbia Mayor Kevin Hutchinson to execute…

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