Plenty of Places to Play Golf in Monroe County

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While there’s lot of different reasons families prefer living in Columbia IL, young couples relocate to Columbia, single adults choose Columbia as the place to own their first home, and grandparents choose to stay in Columbia, there’s also one common reason:  all the impressive golf courses in Monroe County! Of all the places to hit the links in Monroe … [Read more...]

Coming Soon: Columbia’s City Wide Yard Sale

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Bargain hunters unite! The 2013 Columbia City Wide Yard Sale is scheduled for April 19 and April 20. This fun event will combine over 60 yard sales within the Columbia city limits and is open to any resident who would like to participate. Details of the City Wide Yard Sale include: The sale will be held April 19 - 20. Specific sale times vary per … [Read more...]

Save the Date: Southern Illinois Sheep & Craft Festival

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On April 13, 2013, the Southern Illinois Sheep and Craft Festival takes place at the Monroe County fairgrounds. This annual festival is one of the best family events in Monroe County. Lined up this year is a variety of educational, and fun activities. If you are interested in sheep farming, there will be a session by sheep specialists and a judging … [Read more...]

Meet the Easter Bunny in Columbia, IL on March 23rd

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Spring is on the horizon and Easter is just around the corner! Bring your little bunnies to celebrate the season at the Operation KidSafe event on March 23 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This event is designed as a digital fingerprint and photo safety program but there are plenty of Easter surprises planned as well! The event will take place at George Weber … [Read more...]

Single Mothers Buying a Home Not Impossible

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Single-mothers struggle with the big worry of how to give their children as much of a stable home as they can manage under the circumstances. Many might think they could not able to buy a home in Waterloo IL but there are many programs which exist to help them do just that. Assistance Programs Like first-time buyer programs, there are many avenues … [Read more...]