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Dr. First looks back on 40-year medical career

Published by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 1:59pm

     After 40 years of medical practice, Dr. Philip First is preparing for retirement.

     After being diagnosed with a rare form of prostate cancer a few years ago, First, who’s been cancer-free for over a year, said it was just time.

     “You just never know…,” he said of a reoccurrence or know what’s to come. He said he wants to spend more time with his children and grandkids, enjoy his music, and enjoy life.

A passion for history and physical education brought Szurkowski to MHS

Published by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 1:58pm

     Panther Professionals is a weekly series highlighting educators, administrators, staff and aides who are dedicated to the future of the Monticello Community School District.

     Monticello High School social studies teacher Adam Szurkowski said he knew he wanted to do something in life where he felt like he was making a real difference.

     “My real passion is education,” he said.

     Szurkowski has been teaching at MHS since the fall of 2013.

     He admitted he initially wanted to pursue a career in physical therapy.

Board members reimagine Grant Wood Gallery

Published by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 1:55pm

     Thanks to the efforts of a new, vibrant board of directors, the Grant Wood Art Gallery in downtown Anamosa is about to unveil its new look.

     On Saturday, April 28, the public is invited to stop in from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to tour and view the art gallery and the local history surrounding Iowa’s famed artist, Grant Wood.

     The board admitted they’ve learned so much about Grant Wood in the short time they’ve spent revamping the gallery.

     The 10-member board was brought together, thanks to the efforts of Mike Dearborn of Anamosa, in March 2017.

Sacred Heart Preschool celebrates ‘Week of the Young Child’

Published by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 1:52pm

     The Week of the Young Child™ is an annual celebration hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, and families. This year’s event was April 16-20.

     Sacred Heart Preschool teachers Trish Schmid (Monday/Wednesday) and Leslie Althoff (Tuesday/Thursday), and classroom associate Kelly McAtee, developed special activities to bring awareness to the impact of a well-rounded preschool program, and to celebrate the gift that young children are to the world.

Camp Fire WoHeLo Medallions to be awarded April 29

Published by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 1:50pm

     The Camp Fire organization will hold its annual ceremony and WoHeLo Award banquet on Sunday, April 29. The event will be held in the middle school auditorium. The ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m.

     This year, four local girls will receive their coveted WoHeLo Medallion. WoHeLo stands for work, health, and love. It is the highest Camp Fire honor. Each girl must complete 11 requirements, including: community service, researching the history of the organization, and a summary of the years spent in Camp Fire.

Stone City Foundation hears about UI connection

Published by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 1:43pm

     The Stone City Foundation, a non-profit organization, held its annual meeting last week on April 17. The meeting finally took place after two winter weather events caused cancelations.

Fareway Shamrock tradition grows

Published by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 1:40pm

     The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Iowa announced today that its 2018 Fareway Shamrocks fundraising program raised $163,553 to help free kids and adults from the harm of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases. This is the highest donation amount raised through the Shamrock program during the history of the Fareway Stores and MDA partnership.

MHS BPA students travel to Dallas for national conference

Published by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 1:38pm

     Top students from Monticello High School will be attending the Business Professionals of America (BPA) 2018 National Leadership Conference, “Dream Bigger,” in Dallas, Texas, May 9-13.

Tree board offers sale on trees

Published by admin on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 1:33pm

     The Monticello Tree Board still has trees for sale until they are sold out.

     Forms to purchase trees can be picked up and filled out at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall during normal business hours. You can pay for your tree order by cash or check. There is also information on each tree available. All trees purchased must be planted within city limits.

     Trees will be available by Saturday, April 28.

     Tree choices for sale include:

     • Crabapple (Malus X Cardinal), 15 feet in height, 25-foot spread, $30

Theisen’s opens new garden center

Published by admin on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 4:07pm

     There has been some development taking place inside the former Family Foods building and parking lot as of late.

     The Sycamore Street location is the new home to the Monticello Theisen’s Home•Farm•Auto Garden Center.

     The facility opened on April 9, despite the winter weather Mother Nature wants to keep around.

     Theisen’s Store Manager Betty Byers said the biggest reason for the garden center expansion off-site was due to space.

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