Posts Tagged ‘monroe county’
West named to Southern Illinois Gun Task Force
Monroe County will be represented on U.S. Congressman Bill Enyart’s new Southern Illinois Gun Task Force, which was formed in the wake of President Barack Obama’s proposed gun control plan…
Read MoreRex’s Corner holds special place in hearts of many
As we look back on our lives, we remember people, events and special places that made us feel cared for. Rex’s Corner in Waterloo, which served customers for more than…
Read MoreYMCA remains closed due to electrical malfunction
The Monroe County YMCA was expected to reopen sometime this week following an electrical malfunction that closed the facility Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The Columbia Fire Department was called to…
Read MoreSights & Sounds | Rueter’s 600th win ceremony
33-year Gibault High School boys basketball coach Dennis Rueter was honored Friday night for his 600th career win. Hundreds were in attendance to witness the ceremony to honor this milestone,…
Read MoreFairground grandstand roof project out for bid
Locals travel to D.C. for Presidential Inauguration
Monroe County, Columbia in particular, was well-represented Monday in Washington, D.C., as Barack Obama took the oath for his second term of office during the 57th Presidential Inauguration. A crowd…
Read MoreNew book completed on historic Miles Cemetery
Waterloo resident and college professor Nancy Wack learned about Eagle Cliff-Miles Cemetery from her youngest daughter, Barbara. It was a fortuitous discovery, one that led Nancy to write a book…
Read MoreGarcia put heart, soul into promoting Waterloo
During a visit to her Hanover Road home for an interview a few years ago, this editor had the distinct pleasure of sitting with one of Waterloo’s true stalwarts, Eleanor…
Read MoreCounty board talks roads, bonds
The Monroe County Board opened the new year with its first meeting Monday morning. County engineer Aaron Metzger reported on several highway issues, including word that a federal grant is…
Read MoreWhat’s in store around the county for 2013?
With 2012 officially behind us, Monroe County has a host of things to look forward to in 2013. The City of Waterloo will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year on…
Read MoreWeekend snow turns county into winter wonderland
The first significant snowfall of the season arrived in Monroe County and surrounding areas on Friday afternoon and lasted through Saturday morning, resulting in various wintry scenes. Fortunately, no major…
Read MorePolice Blotter 12/19/12
Columbia Police Dec. 14 Stefanie D. Gould (McClelland), 27, of Dupo, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant and for defective windshield and no insurance on S. Main at Jefferson.…
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