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Developer Gets Approval For Solar Farm East Of Valmeyer
By Monroe County Independent |
It appears an eight-acre solar energy farm will soon be cropping up just east of new town Valmeyer. Borrego Solar Systems is set to lease the farm ground (30 acres in total located due east of the Valmeyer School) from Bob and Betty McNiel. On a sunny day the two-megawatt system will generate enough power... More on Developer Gets Approval For Solar Farm East Of Valmeyer »
State Bank’s Busby And Kueker Graduate From Community Bankers School
State Bank of Waterloo’s Megan Busby, left, and Kelly Kueker have graduated from the Community Bankers School in Springfield. The two-week course involves learning the...
Brimm Chosen As The Future Columbia City Administrator
by Joe Leicht The Columbia City Council answered the question of who will be the next city administrator at its Aug. 5 meeting when it...
Electric Co-Op Elects New Slate Of Officers
Monroe County Electric Co-Op’s newly-elected board officers are, left to right. Joel Harres of Columbia, vice chairman; George Obernagel of Waterloo, chairman; and Gary Gregson...
Stephens Retires From Harrisonville Telephone Co.
Bob Stephens has retired from Harrisonville Telephone Co. after working more than 20 years in the plant department. He is congratulated by H.R. Gentsch, right,...
Mercy To Open In September
Dr. Nancy Birner Mercy Clinic Primary Care will open this September at 1019 Valmeyer Road along Route 3 in Columbia. The $3 million, 5,979 sq.-ft....
Karn Retires From Union Pacific
Brad Karn of Waterloo has retired from Union Pacific after 41 years, six months and six days of employments. “What a journey and fun I’ve...
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