Posts Tagged ‘steve notheisen’
Mayor Smith makes return
To the surprise of many, Waterloo Mayor Tom Smith returned to his usual seat in the council chambers at City Hall to preside over Monday’s meeting of the Waterloo City…
Read MoreWaterloo mayor on the mend
Last Monday, the Waterloo City Council conducted its first regular meeting since Mayor Tom Smith was hospitalized following a stroke. Alderman Clyde Heller, the most senior member of the council,…
Read MoreWaterloo dealing with the noise
Following recent incidents that resulted in violations issued, particularly downtown, Waterloo officials are revising the city’s noise ordinance. The matter was discussed at length during an ordinance committee meeting held…
Read MoreWaterloo OKs tax levy increase
The Waterloo City Council approved a tax levy for the current fiscal year on Monday night, but the vote to do so was not unanimous. The tax levy request is…
Read MoreCountry Club Lane concerns
Concerns over the condition of Country Club Lane by City of Waterloo residents who travel on it regularly took center stage during Monday’s Waterloo City Council meeting. Tim Holmes and…
Read MoreGas crisis discussed in Waterloo
A gas committee meeting took place in Waterloo Thursday morning to discuss ways to tackle an exorbitant natural gas rate charged to the city for February. Many communities in the…
Read MoreWaterloo talks Moore Street, golf carts, gas
The Waterloo City Council last Monday night approved the appropriation of nearly $1 million toward a street resurfacing project that could take place later this year if all goes well. …
Read MoreMonroe County up to 104 coronavirus cases
As all regions of Illinois lessened restrictions, Monroe County reported more cases of coronavirus – including three at a senior living facility and another death. There are now 104 cases…
Read MoreWaterloo plays natural gas futures game
The City of Waterloo participates in a natural gas futures program as a way to protect its residents from unexpected price fluctuations. One alderman is critical of this practice at…
Read MoreWaterloo talks drones, parking
The Waterloo City Council amended ordinances dealing with drones and the parking of recreational vehicles, trailers and construction equipment on Monday night. The council also learned that Waterloo’s population increased…
Read MoreProject aims to save Monarch butterflies
The decline in population of the Monarch butterfly brought Waterloo Garden Club president Steve Notheisen to appreciate the idea of establishing butterfly gardens in Waterloo. Meanwhile, a goal of 200…
Read MoreBroker change debated by council
Although it was decided weeks ago during a committee meeting, the matter of who will serve as broker for health insurance available to city employees went to a full Waterloo…
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