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Former Monticello family relies on prayer during Hurricane Irma

Published by admin on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 12:18pm

     Many of the people in the Midwest know what it feels like to take shelter during a horrendous storm, or deal with the aftermath of a tornado. But for those living in Texas and Florida recently, seeking shelter during a Category 4 hurricane is something no one wishes to experience.

Monticello gears up for Homecoming pride

Published by admin on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 12:16pm

     Monticello’s 2017 Homecoming Parade and Coronation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Parade line-up will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Aquatic Center parking lot, with the parade starting at 6 p.m. The parade will travel north on Cedar Street, east on First Street, south on Maple Street past the middle school, and head back to the Aquatic Center.

     Contact Mary Jane Maher at maryjane.maher@monticello.k12.ia.us to reserve a spot in parade.

JCED produces videos to market Jones Co.

Published by admin on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 11:03am

     The success of Jones County is something Jones County Economic Development thrives on, and the production of two new marketing videos only aids in those efforts.

     Since the unveiling of a business recruitment video and visitor recruitment video, over 12,000 people have viewed both on social media.

     The unveiling took place on Sept. 13 in both Monticello and Anamosa, with the public invited.

     “You asked and we answered,” shared Patty Manuel, president of JCED.

Monticello Chamber recognizes 70 hours of service

Published by admin on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 10:51am

     Paige and Leah Holub of Monticello have recorded almost 70 hours of Silver Cord Service this year helping the Monticello Area Chamber of Commerce Commercial Club with the watering of 50-plus pots of flowers. In recognition of their volunteer service, Sandy Moats, chair of the Commercial Club, and Cheryl Dirks, president of the Ambassadors, presented certificates and Chamber Bucks to the Holubs on Sept. 11.

Starlighters opens auditions for Christmas production

Published by admin on Wed, 09/20/2017 - 10:50am

     The Starlighters Theater II Christmas show will be “Christmas Dreams,” set in the Depression Era in 1933 Chicago. It presents a problem that all too many families face today, but shows there is always hope where there is a family.

     Auditions for the show will be Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 2-4 at 7 p.m. in the theatre auditorium. Performance dates are Dec. 1-3 and 8-10. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday shows start at 2 p.m.

Happy Grandparents Day

Published by admin on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 1:58pm

     Grandparents Day was Sept. 10, and Dave and Jane Jesenovec certainly had a lot to celebrate and be thankful for!

     “It’s great to see our legacy live on,” said Jane.

     True words.

     The Jesenovecs have 16 grandchildren and two angels in heaven, ranging in age from 21 years old to 8 months. And, their oldest grandchild will soon make Jane and Dave great grandparents for the first time in December.

     “We are certainly very blessed and fortunate,” said Dave.

History speaker to highlight WWI in Iowa

Published by admin on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 1:55pm

     To honor the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entering World War I (April 6, 1917), the Monticello Public Library invites a curator from the Iowa State Historical Society to speak on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m.

     Leo Landis will share his research about Iowa’s experience in the war and the patriotism of Iowans across the state. He will also share stories about those living in Jones County during WWI. Landis will discuss the aftermath of the war and how life in Iowa changed into the 1920s.

Jones Co. looks to achieve Hometown Pride

Published by admin on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 1:53pm

     Two communities in Jones County are now part of the Grant Wood Loop/Grant Wood Mississippi River Region (GWMRR)’s Hometown Pride initiative.

     Monticello and Anamosa have both formed committees to help further the Hometown Pride program along.

Jones Co. looks to achieve Hometown Pride

Published by admin on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 1:53pm

     Two communities in Jones County are now part of the Grant Wood Loop/Grant Wood Mississippi River Region (GWMRR)’s Hometown Pride initiative.

     Monticello and Anamosa have both formed committees to help further the Hometown Pride program along.

Memory gardens help create memories, honor loved ones

Published by admin on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 10:36am

     “Those coming to honor a lost loved one, we hope they enjoy the process of recalling memorable moments with that person,” shared Andrea Chapman with Above & Beyond, “and their garden is a happy memento of that memory.”

     Above & Beyond is partnering with the Monticello Public Library and Jones County ISU Extension and Outreach to provide a free memory garden event for the community.

     This event offers people of all ages the opportunity to honor a loved one and recall past memories, as well as to create new memories.

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