Waterloo water talk

The City of Waterloo dealt with water on multiple fronts Monday night. Faced with mounting criticism on social media about the quality of the product from its new water plant…

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Old Monroe moving forward

Perhaps the most high-profile business project in Monroe County will soon be opening its doors after plenty of prep and anticipation, as well a year’s worth of construction. Old Monroe…

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Waterloo man dies in crash

Waterloo lost a young resident in a fiery car crash last week near Red Bud. Emergency personnel responded shortly before midnight late last Wednesday night for a vehicle that struck…

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Maeystown wastewater woes

The Village of Maeystown will be conducting a public hearing Monday regarding proposed improvements to the community’s wastewater treatment facility, bringing the sewage system up to code and addressing issues…

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Zahnow project completed

While the Columbia School District is currently in the process of preparing its high school for the future with a major expansion, a somewhat more modest renovation was recently completed…

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Oak Hill paid in full

During Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, the final payment for Oak Hill construction bonds was approved for the county-owned senior living and rehabilitation center in Waterloo.…

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Cultivating a legacy

A local farmer recently partnered with HeartLands Conservancy to ensure his historic family farm is preserved well into the future, helping maintain not only his legacy but the natural beauty…

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