County road plans discussed

The Monroe County Board met in regular session Monday, with the primary topic of conversation being roads. Monroe County Engineer Aaron Metzger gave commissioners a review of upcoming highway department,…

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County doles out ARPA funds

The destination of about one-third of Monroe County’s share of American Rescue Plan Act funds was determined during a meeting of the Monroe County Board on Friday. The board met…

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Another change at Oak Hill

After several closed personnel discussions involving the county-owned senior living center in recent weeks, the Oak Hill agenda item at Monday’s Monroe County Board meeting only lasted about two minutes. …

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Oak Hill director resigns

After weeks of closed sessions on personnel matters dealing with the county-owned senior living facility, the Monroe County Board said Thursday morning it has accepted the resignation of Oak Hill…

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Fire call at Oak Hill

The Waterloo Fire Department responded shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a sparking air conditioner unit on the outside of the Oak Hill senior living community, 623…

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County gets good news on Oak Hill

The Monroe County Board heard continuing good news about the Oak Hill senior living facility on Monday. Oak Hill Administrator Brian Koontz updated commissioners on COVID-19 first, telling them there…

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County talks levees, funds, vaccines

The Monroe County Commissioners heard about more levee issues facing the bottoms during their regular meeting Monday morning.    Speaking for the Columbia Drainage & Levee District, Brian Mehrtens’ comments…

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Levee officials discuss challenges

Representatives of three levee districts in southern Monroe County discussed challenges they are facing in preserving the integrity of their areas against flooding with the Monroe County Board on Monday.…

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Monroe County net worth increases

The Monroe County Board on Monday heard results from the annual audit of the county’s finances. Fick, Eggemeyer & Williamson partners Shawn Williamson and Keith Slusser delivered their firm’s audit…

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