Posts Tagged ‘joe koppeis’
Large Columbia sports complex planned
While very much in the preliminary stages, local developer Joe Koppeis on Friday confirmed with the Republic-Times plans to build a large sports complex which would include several soccer and…
Read MoreClearing up home rule in Columbia?
The City of Columbia and a group of realtors are headed for a showdown about the home rule referendum on the April 4 ballot. A community meeting hosted by the…
Read MoreChasing the wind?
Gov. JB Pritzker signed HB 4412 into law Friday, potentially bringing wind energy back into play for Monroe County. The bill standardizes the site selection and permit process for commercial…
Read MoreKoppeis named Retailer of the Year
The Illinois Retail Merchants Association honored Groceries of Southern Illinois as the 2022 Illinois Retailer of the Year during the group’s 65th annual meeting Thursday at the Palmer House Hilton…
Read MoreCounty updates wind, solar energy codes
Updates to zoning codes for wind and solar energy conversion systems were approved by the Monroe County Board during its Jan. 19 meeting. The updates reflect current changes to best…
Read MoreWhat to expect in 2021
The question on many people’s minds as we begin 2021 is how much it will resemble years before the novel coronavirus pandemic. • One key determining factor that will answer…
Read MoreNew building coming to 11 South
Construction is set to begin this December on a new building at 11 South, the professional complex atop Sand Bank Road on the northern end of Columbia. The approximately $8.7…
Read MoreCounty to revisit wind ordinance
The Monroe County Board plans to place a moratorium on the county’s wind ordinance at its next meeting to allow for revisions. Once the moratorium – which the commissioners discussed…
Read MoreLightning cause of fatal house fire near Columbia
An early Thursday morning fire destroyed a large residence at 7151 Summit View Drive off Mule Road near Columbia and a woman who was trapped in the home died. The…
Read MoreCoalition wants stronger wind ordinance
A new coalition is working to bring a wind of change to Monroe County, specifically regarding the county’s wind energy conversion systems ordinance. The Monroe County Fair Wind Coalition was…
Read MoreIDNR weighs in on wind farm project
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources earlier this month released a report on the impact a proposed wind farm in rural Monroe County would have on natural resources. The report…
Read MoreROE supports economic innovation
Regional Superintendent of Schools Kelton Davis has endorsed innovative economic development projects like the controversial wind farm that local developer Joe Koppeis has proposed south of Valmeyer. In a letter…
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