More ARPA funds for local towns

Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced last week that more than 1,200 small cities, towns, and villages across Illinois will receive $371 million…

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Mr. BBQ coming to Columbia

Kiwan Guyton, owner of Mr. BBQ at Mystic Oak Golf Course in Waterloo, announced Thursday he is opening a second location at 1280 Columbia Centre in Columbia. No opening date…

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Another roundabout for Columbia

With finishing touches still being completed on one Quarry Road roundabout, members of the Columbia City Council were somewhat surprised at the announcement the city had been awarded nearly $1.2…

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Waterloo school budget OK’d

A budget for the 2022-23 school year was approved along with plans to continue designing major renovations to Zahnow Elementary during Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo School Board. The budget…

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The brave | Mark’s Remarks

You ever notice how people are always ready to know your business and then tell you what you should do? I’m starting to sound like Andy Rooney.  Remember him? I’ve…

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Police Blotter | 9-14-22

(Information in this report is gathered from police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and charges may…

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