Posts Tagged ‘tom smith’
Honor. Duty. Sacrifice. Monroe County salutes its veterans
As it is every year, Veterans Day proved to be a busy occasion for Monroe County as Waterloo and Columbia residents gathered to recognize those who have served their country…
Read MoreWaterloo approves budget
The Waterloo City Council approved the city’s upcoming fiscal year budget, said goodbye to a longtime alderman and awarded contracts for upcoming projects on Monday night. Waterloo’s 2023-24 fiscal year…
Read MoreDarter aims to move forward
While a number of mail-in ballots have yet to be returned following voting last week, the results of the 2023 Waterloo mayoral election appear to be in, with outgoing alderman…
Read MoreNew mayor in Waterloo
“Time for change” was the theme for the challenger in the Waterloo mayor’s race. That change came Tuesday night, as outgoing alderman Stan Darter defeated longtime mayor Tom Smith. Smith,…
Read MoreRespect for local Vietnam vets
The Waterloo community and local government officials recognized Vietnam Veterans Day during a ceremony last Wednesday morning at the Lakeview Park Veterans Memorial. The Vietnam War began in 1954 following…
Read More‘Toxic’ vibes at Waterloo City Hall
Election season is often a time for previous unexpressed issues and grievances to come to the fore, as individuals with something to say might finally feel change is possible. Such…
Read MoreRace is on for Waterloo mayor
Voters will decide a myriad of races across Monroe County in the April 4 election, with a key race being that for Waterloo mayor. Voting on Tuesday, April 4, is…
Read MoreSplash pad talks boil over
A contentious discussion on the long-awaited splash pad project during last Wednesday’s meeting of the Waterloo Park Board ended with the board deciding to appoint a committee for the project…
Read MoreBlood drive honors Elsa
Waterloo Junior High School recently hosted a blood drive in honor of local cancer warrior Elsa Wiemerslage. The Red Cross Blood Drive was largely organized by Linze Zarzeck, who leads…
Read MoreDarter running for Waterloo mayor
For the first time in more than 15 years, there will be a mayoral race in Waterloo as Ward III Alderman Stan Darter announced he will be challenging Mayor Tom…
Read MoreWater plant project moves ahead
Plans to build a new water treatment plant serving Waterloo residents took a major step forward Monday night. The Waterloo City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the city to borrow…
Read MoreMedal of Valor to Daws; more noise at Washy’s
A police sergeant was honored during the Waterloo City Council meeting Monday night for his heroic efforts following a March 2019 plane crash. Sgt. Trin Daws was presented a Medal…
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