Posts Tagged ‘george obernagel’
Martin is new startUP facilitator
Following the departure of longtime Monroe County startUP Facilitator Jamie Matthews just a few weeks ago, the board of directors has found a new leader in local business owner Leslee…
Read MoreRain no match for Midsummer Classic
The Valmeyer Midsummer Classic has battled Mother Nature many times in the past, either canceling the baseball tournament altogether or shaving off some games. Thanks to a new tarp recently…
Read MoreSo long, startUP leader
Over the last seven years, dozens of students have participated in Monroe County startUP, developing their entrepreneurial skills with guidance from program facilitator Jamie Matthews. Moving ahead, Monroe County startUP…
Read MoreA dry time for farmers
With farmers finishing up the summer wheat harvest amid a substantial drought, it’s currently looking to be a mixed year for agriculture in Monroe County. Per Farm Week, the entire…
Read MoreVogt is deserving of award
A beloved local figure was recently announced as the recipient of the 2022 Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award. Jeff Vogt is known by many for a myriad of…
Read MoreStartUP swooshin’ for big project
Following a period of trouble with other projects, this year’s Monroe County startUP class has settled on a 3v3 basketball tournament taking place this Saturday. The Swooshin’ 3’s 3v3 Tournament,…
Read MoreFreedom 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…
Read MoreDog kennel expansion shot down
The Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals last Wednesday denied the request of a Red Bud dog trainer who hoped to be able to house additional dogs in his home…
Read MoreWaterloo amends code on greenhouses
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night amended its ordinance on greenhouses and approved a handful of other measures. Waterloo Zoning Administrator Nathan Krebel explained that city code on greenhouses…
Read MoreZoning board denies cell tower request
Parallel Towers III and AT&T were denied an appeal for a building permit for a new cellular communications tower at Monday’s Monroe County Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The appeal…
Read MoreMonroe County fares well at state fair
A number of individuals who had presented at the recent Monroe County Fair went on to successfully represent this community at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Among them were…
Read MoreWaterloo proud of its German heritage
Waterloo’s annual Porta Westfalica Festival is returning for its 40th celebration following two years of absence due to COVID-19. The festival will take place Tuesday, June 21, on the courthouse…
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