• TV and movie actor Henry Winkler will make an appearance at the 42nd Annual O’Reilly Rod & Custom Car Show. The show, held at the Berndes Center in Monticello, is scheduled for Feb. 26 and 27. (1/19/2011)
The following students are being recognized as Monticello Middle School Students of the Week for demonstrating positive behaviors: problem solving, accountability, collaboration, effective communication, and social responsibility:
Matthew Beanblossom, 17, son of Sam and Alicia Beanblossom, has been selected to attend the 2026 Boys State Camp in June by the Monticello American Legion.
Matthew is a junior at Monticello High School and maintains a 3.5 grade point average. He is involved in cross country and track and field.
Boys State is held annually at the State Capitol in Des Moines. It is a practical experience in democratic government for outstanding young men throughout the state of Iowa. Matthew plans a career in the trades after graduation.
The following students are being recognized as Monticello Middle School Students of the Week for demonstrating positive behaviors: problem solving, accountability, collaboration, effective communication, and social responsibility:
Kate Lester (fifth grade)
Hailey Ritze (sixth grade)
Vincent Ferry (seventh grade)
Peytonn Chapman (eighth grade)
