Extension has new leader

Those in the agriculture community have begun to familiarize themselves with a new face in a high-profile role.  That is Amy Cope, who took over last Monday as county extension…

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Jacobs retires after 42 years

A pillar of the local agricultural community has stepped down. Pam Jacobs retired Dec. 31 as county extension director with the University of Illinois Extension.  Jacobs worked at the extension…

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Color of Autumn

The U of I Extension-Monroe County, 9011 Illinois Ave. in Waterloo, will be hosting a “Color of Autumn” workshop Saturday, Sept. 14. Workshops will include fall landscaping, tree care, pollinator…

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