Progress 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…

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County talks levees, funds, vaccines

The Monroe County Commissioners heard about more levee issues facing the bottoms during their regular meeting Monday morning.    Speaking for the Columbia Drainage & Levee District, Brian Mehrtens’ comments…

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County expects to meet budget numbers

Monroe County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein told county commissioners Monday that despite ongoing COVID-19 issues, he expects budgeted revenues and expenses to balance closely for fiscal year 2020, which ends Nov.…

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Tax bill breakdown

The coronavirus pandemic has slowed much of the world down, but Monroe County residents should actually receive their real estate tax bills about two weeks earlier than last year.  The…

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County finances in good shape

The findings of an audit of Monroe County’s finances were discussed at a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners Thursday morning. Certified Public Accountants from Fick, Eggemeyer & Williamson…

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Tax bills nearly ready

In contrast to last year, Monroe County property owners will soon be getting their tax bills.  The bills, which were mailed the first week of December last year, should be…

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Primary election is Tuesday

Voters across the state will be able to choose candidates Tuesday for the November elections from a slate of primary contestants. While some state and congressional races are contested, no…

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Tax bills on the way

Property tax bills are being printed this week at MAR Graphics in Valmeyer and should be in county mailboxes soon. The Monroe County Treasurer’s Office is set to collect $56.03…

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