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UNI announces spring graduates

Published by admin on Wed, 07/02/2025 - 1:31pm

The University of Northern Iowa recently announced spring 2025 graduates.

Monticello

     Jaelyn Aitchison

     Erlin Bell

     Lucy Maddock

     Alex Oswald

     Aleasha Schilling

     Jacqueline Stadtmueller

     Levi Temple

     Landon Then

     Caden Ungs

     Olivia Zimmerman

Hopkinton

UNI announces spring Dean’s List

Published by admin on Wed, 07/02/2025 - 1:31pm

     The University of Northern Iowa recently announced students named to the spring 2025 Dean’s List.

Monticello

     Riley Manternach

     Levi Temple

Scotch Grove

     Carly Hayen

Hopkinton

     Jacob Hermsen

Anamosa

     McLane Allison

     Kinzey Bottelman

     Maisie Paulsen

Porters celebrate 50th anniversary

Published by admin on Wed, 07/02/2025 - 1:30pm

      Darnell Porter and Beth Devaney were married July 5, 1975 at Sacred Heart Church in Monticello by Rev. F.C. Bahning.

      They have made their home in Monticello. Beth is retired as an elementary teacher from Maquoketa Valley School, Delhi, and Darnell is retired from Treehouse in Cedar Rapids after 46 years. They have three children, Julie (Matt) Lux of Cascade, Chris Porter of Monticello, and Scott Porter of Iowa City. They have five grandchildren, Alyssa, Brett and Natalie Lux of Cascade and Finley and Otto Porter of Monticello.

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 07/02/2025 - 1:24pm

10 years ago:

     • The sound of motorcycles invaded Monticello over the weekend for the 36th Annual J&P Cycles Open House Rally, which was held at the Jones County Fairgrounds for the first time, June 27 and 28. Previously, the Rally took place at J&P Cycles’ headquarters off Highway 151 in Anamosa. Every year, the Open House Rally draws thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the United States and Canada. (7/1/2015)

 

15 years ago:

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 06/25/2025 - 9:42am

25 years ago:

     • The Cone Shoppe just opened for business on Friday, June 23. It is located at 248 North Main St. in the old Blue Chip building. The menu includes eight “flavor burst” ice cream flavors, shakes, malts, sundaes, and razzles. Aside from ice cream, The Cone Shoppe will offer loose meat sandwiches and hot dogs. (6/28/2000)

Monticello Farmers Market

Published by admin on Wed, 06/18/2025 - 2:53pm

   Come out and see us this Wednesday and Saturday!

   It's looking like we might be having a rainy Wednesday, but we'll be out at Willow Park, rain or shine! Saturday looks like it's going to be a beautiful, warm day, so start your weekend off on the right foot with a stop at the Monticello Farmer's Market.

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 06/18/2025 - 2:52pm

5 years ago:

   • For the first time since World War II, the Iowa State Fair has decided to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first Iowa State Fair was held in October 1854. (6/17/2020)

   • Monticello Jellystone Park recently opened its newest attraction on their lake: An aqua park. (6/17/2020)

 

25 years ago:

Monticello Farmers Market

Published by admin on Wed, 06/11/2025 - 1:06pm

   The Monticello Farmers Market is open for the season down at Willow Park, by the old Pizza Ranch building. The market is open on Saturdays from 8 to 11 a.m., and Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m., rain or shine. Whether you’re looking for eggs, fresh produce, or handmade goods, the market has something for everyone!

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 06/11/2025 - 1:06pm

25 years ago:

   • The Make Waves, campaign for the family aquatic center, recently announced the winners for its poster contest. Monticello school kids, grades kindergarten through fourth, had to draw a poster of what the new aquatic center would look like, and how they’d enjoy it. The first place winner in every class got a “Make Waves” t-shirt and a special early swim certificate. The certificate will give the winners a chance to be among the first to use the new family aquatic center when is is opened in the summer of 2001. (6/14/2000)

Koobs to celebrate 50th anniversary

Published by admin on Wed, 06/04/2025 - 12:20pm

      Madonna Kay Lewis and Steven Joseph Koob were united in marriage June 14, 1975 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Monticello. Together they raised three children, Wesley (Dawn) of Anamosa, Kristin (Rob) of West Branch and Cinda of Monticello. They were blessed with nine grandchildren.

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