News
Harper Russell looks to put up a shot during the championship game of the 4-H basketball tournament held on April 26 in the Monticello Middle School Gym. (Photos by Kegan Arduser)
04/29/2026 - 10:10am
Opinion
04/29/2026 - 9:03am
To the editor,
As we approach the end of the school year, it is my honor to recognize May as School Board Recognition Month. We are fortunate to have a dedicated group of hardworking, positive and student-centered individuals serving on our school...
Agriculture
04/22/2026 - 8:44am
The March Prairie Hill 4-H meeting was held on March 23rd, 2026, it was called to order at 6:15 p.m. The pledge to the American flag was led by Maya. The secretary and treasurer minutes were reported and approved. Old business was discussed.
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Sports
Lane Weber competes in the discus event during the Panthers’ home meet on April 23. (Photo by Kegan Arduser)
04/29/2026 - 8:03am
Hosting the Monticello Co-Ed meet on April 23, the Monticello boys track and field team earned five first-place finishes in a meet that ended early due to weather.
“I wish we could have finished this meet, the guys like to run on the home...
Obituaries
04/29/2026 - 9:28am
It is with profound sadness that the Joseph M. Simmons family announces his passing on April 17, 2026, at the age of 83. Joe passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospice in Hiawatha, surrounded by loved ones.
Joe Simmons was born in Monticello, Iowa,...
Features
Carpenter Elementary students Aria Richardson (left), Camden Dirks (middle) and Reed Farrowe (right) helped plant trees during the Trees for Kids event back in Sept. 2024. (Contributed photo)
04/22/2026 - 2:43pm
Since starting as the Monticello Parks and Recreation director in 2017, Jacob Oswald has played a huge role in the planting and maintenance of hundreds of trees in Monticello’s parks.
“In terms of trees within the community, we have done a lot. The...
