County property tax dates set

By Scott Woodsmall | June 18, 2025

Friday marks the official beginning of summer, but mid-June has recently been the time when property assessments were released. This year, however,  with assessments released in February, Monroe County Treasurer…

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County approves budget

By Scott Woodsmall | December 4, 2024

Monroe County Treasurer Kevin Koenigstein wished all in attendance of Monday’ meeting of the Monroe County Board a “Happy Fiscal New Year.” After months of discussions, the county budget for…

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Can’t keep Kate down

By Andrew Unverferth | November 13, 2024

A former Waterloo resident recently joined the thousands of runners participating in the New York City Marathon, raising money in order to give back in the wake of her personal…

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Garmer joins county board

By Scott Woodsmall | May 15, 2024

Former Columbia Alderman Doug Garmer took his seat as county commissioner a few months earlier than expected during Thursday morning’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. Garmer replaced Dennis Knobloch,…

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County makes appointments

By Republic-Times | March 20, 2024

A number of recent resignations and retirements had the Monroe County Board playing musical chairs during Monday’s meeting.  Brian Coats was appointed to the Monroe County Board of Appeals, filling…

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County talks EMS, jail

By Scott Woodsmall | February 21, 2024

Monroe County commissioners discussed the possibility of not charging a fee for “no treatment, no transport” service calls to Monroe County EMS.  During Tuesday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board,…

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Sheriff presents annual report

By Scott Woodsmall | January 3, 2024

Monroe County Sheriff Neal Rohlfing continued an ongoing defense of his department during Monday’s meeting of the Monroe County Board. During meetings over the past several months, Rohlfing has responded…

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