News
Daewin Ellwood checks out his face paint during Easter festivities on April 4 at the Monticello Nursing & Rehabilitation Campus. (Photos by Kegan Arduser)
04/08/2026 - 3:22pm
Opinion
Pasque flower, also known to many older Iowans as “wild crocus,” is another rare and beautiful native wildflower that will soon be blooming in scattered prairie remnants (Contributed photo)
04/08/2026 - 2:49pm
After another cold Iowa winter, it’s time to enjoy the beautiful colors of spring!
The world seems to come alive as the snow melts and the strength of the sun grows. Tree buds swell with green, white and pink hues, while flowers and leaves seem to...
Agriculture
Monticello FFA members earning their Iowa Degrees include: from left, Lincoln Schneiter, Kyle Arduser and Aiden Bieber. Not pictured are Gage Rickels and Grant Gassman.
04/08/2026 - 9:47am
Sports
Monticello’s 2026 girls track and field team includes: front from left, Mary Grace Lyons, Lindsay Ruchti, Allisyn Denemark, Mia Gomez, Sophia Moine, Drea Burkle, Malin Phelps, Emerlynn Wright, Kayla Arduser, Jorja Jacobs and Reagan Stoll; second row, managers Alayna Tallman and Adalyn Monk, Katie Stadtmueller, Kaylee Lawrence, Charlett Smith, Kylee McElmeel, Peytin Schultz, Mallory McElmeel, Gemma Haas, Jasmine Beanblossom, Larkyn Luensman, Kat Oliveraz, Amber Christensen, Kenya Davis-Robinson, Jessica Kracke, Emersen Verhagen and manager Macey Burlage; back row, coach Abby Fagan, Brynn Schmit, Halle Recker, Emma Kromminga, Macey Dusanek, Emma Hardersen, Emee Himes-Luensman, Ava Zimmerman, Laila Atkinson, Karley Tobiason, Mackylie Marlowe, Addison Norton, Avery Jurgens, Peyton Ries, Brianna Kearney and coach Vallerie Lynn. Not pictured is Sydney Sparks. (Photo by Kegan Arduser)
04/08/2026 - 10:36am
Bringing back four state qualifiers from last season, along with 12 letterwinners, the Monticello girls track and field team has set some big goals for the season.
“I feel like we are going to be a balanced team that can score points in...
Obituaries
04/08/2026 - 2:57pm
Jacqueline “Jacki” Sue Westhoff Rogozinski, 64, passed away peacefully March 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer that she faced with grace, bravery, and remarkable strength.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Jacki was...
Features
Competing in a feed sack race are (from left) Gage Gile, Raiden Cruise and Nahan Dunfee as part of Midland’s National FFA Week celebration. (Contributed photos)
03/18/2026 - 1:10pm
