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City Moves To Unload Oak Street Building
By Monroe County Independent |
By Joe Leicht The Columbia City Council at its Nov. 18 meeting retired into executive session to discuss the setting of a price to sell or lease the building it’s owns across from City Hall at 130 South Rapp, often referred to as the “Oak Street Building.” In August, Community Development Director Scott Dunakey informed……
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Plans Underway For Waterloo Santa Float
Plans Underway For Waterloo Santa Float The holiday season is fast approaching and Santa and his elves are busy making plans for their return Southern...
County’s State’s Attorney Hoping To Win Election For Circuit Judge
After a long, honored career on the bench, Judge Dennis Doyle retiring at the end of 2020. The 65-year-old Democrat had served as the 20th...
Democrats Decry Board Of Review Change
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Columbia Council Retains Eckert For Sunset Overlook License Hearing
by Joe Leicht Belleville attorney Van-Lear Eckert While the mayors of many area small town control all the liquor licenses within...
Public Meeting Next Thursday To Discuss 2020’s Closure Of I-255
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Race For County Board Beginning To Take Shape
Republicans Have Their Man - Democrats Looking To Field A Candidate By Joe Leicht Will George Green be the heir apparent to fellow Republican Robert...
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