Government
Water flowing for Waterloo
Waterloo’s water treatment facility went online right at the end of 2024, and though a few finishing touches are still on the horizon, residents should be able to avoid increasing…
Read MoreLook alive in 2025
As folks scramble to replace their outdated calendars, there’s plenty of news big and small to anticipate going into the new year, from election developments to construction projects throughout the…
Read MoreColumbia OKs comp plan
After a few false starts and over three years, the City of Columbia has adopted its latest comprehensive plan to guide the growing city through the next couple of decades.…
Read MoreBost sworn in to another term
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) sworn in to serve another term in office as part of the 119th Congress. “This kid from Murphysboro, Illinois, has been blessed beyond measure to…
Read MoreAssessor change in Monroe County
A week before the second due date of the latest property tax cycle, the resignation of Monroe County Supervisor of Assessments Carl Wuertz was made official. During a rare Friday…
Read MoreSeeing double in Columbia
When the Columbia City Council approves a comprehensive plan to guide the city through the next two decades –which is expected sometime in early 2025 – the end result will…
Read MoreCounty comprehensive plan coalescing
The Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Committee met Dec. 12 to discuss data gathered over the past year and take steps toward the first draft of a plan for the future…
Read MoreGovernment shutdown averted, but no E-15
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill late Friday afternoon to keep the government open, provide financial aid to farmers, and extend the Farm Bill for one year. The…
Read MoreSink or swim? Pool on April ballot
A community pool could be on the horizon as the Waterloo Park District Board recently decided to open the question up to voters in the coming election. Following a lengthy…
Read MoreWaterloo approves tax levy
The Waterloo City Council on Monday night approved a property tax levy increase for the current fiscal year during its final regular meeting of 2024. A public hearing, as advertised…
Read MoreNo place to grow in Columbia?
The oft-delayed comprehensive plan for the City of Columbia finally had its first public review Monday night during a meeting of the Columbia Planning Commission. Columbia City Administrator Doug Brimm…
Read MoreCounty approves budget
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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