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Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 12:04pm

     Editor’s Note: If you are aware of a regularly-scheduled meeting or event which is not listed in this calendar, or know of a meeting or event which is listed but no longer meets, please contact The Monticello Express so the Community Calendar may be kept up-to-date.

 

Saturday, May 27 –

     • 8-11 a.m. – Monticello Farmer’s Market.  Willow Shelter (located behind Pizza Ranch).

 

Tuesday, May 30 –

     • 8 p.m. – Jones County Extension Council, Jones County Youth Development Center, Monticello.

Best of Class

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     Valedictorians or top graduating seniors were once again honored by KWWL and the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday, April 29.  The students took part in KWWL’s 33rd annual “Best of the Class” celebration.

     Katelyn Isaac from Monticello High School was honored as a member of the 2017 Best of the Class. Her parents are Steve and Steph Isaac.

Couple plans May wedding

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 12:03pm

     Ashtyn Dove and Zachary Dietiker are planning a May wedding.

     Parents of the couple are Byron and Laura Dove of New Hartford and Dan and Connie Dietiker of Monticello. Grandparents of the couple are Dan and Julie Dietiker of Anamosa and Bernice Holub and the late Earl Holub of Prairieburg.

Couple plans September wedding

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 12:02pm

     Molly Ann Plueger and Thomas Webb Vanderboom of Lake City, Minn., are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

     Molly is the daughter of David P. and Sherri Plueger of Monticello.

     Thomas is the son of Thomas and Ellen Vanderboom of Marshfield, Wis.

     Molly is a 2004 graduate of Monticello High School. She received her undergrad at UNI and her masters at Auburn University, Ala. She is employed by Olmstead Medical Center for sports medicine in sports performance.

Birth announcement

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 12:00pm

      Janessa Madoll and Colton McQuillen of Monticello announce the birth of their daughter, Rhias Claire McQuillen, born May 6, 2017 in Cedar Rapids.

      She weighed 8 lbs. 11.8 oz. and measured 20 3/4 in. long.

      Her grandparents are William Madoll, Mandy Madoll, and Brent and Kathy McQuillen.

      Her great-grandparents are Linda Wolbert and Kenny Wilson, Jerry and Marilyn Lester, Pat and Dolores McQuillen and the late Donald and Delphine Fischer.

Bronemanns note 50th anniversary

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      Larry (Shady) and Ellie (Chapman) Bronemann were married on May 27, 1967 at Sacred Heart Church in Monticello.

      They are the proud parents of Brian (Shelley) and Bill (Mary) Bronemann. Grandchildren Shantel (Brad) Phipps, Tyler, Carter, Shalay, Lexi and Laren Bronemann. Step children Alley and Luke and great-granddaughter Ava.

Ballou receives scholarship

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 11:59am

     The IMT Group, a leading provider of personal and commercial insurance products, is pleased to announce that Haley Ballou has been selected to receive a $500 Richard C. Keith Scholarship.             

     Haley currently attends Iowa State University. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Mark Ballou, an IMT Group agent with Family Insurance Center in Monticello, Iowa.

Monticello Farmers Market

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 11:50am

     Thank you to everyone that came out to the market this past week. It is great to have your support even when the weather is not so great! And a big “Thank you” to Ms. Penny (and her daughter), from the library, for having a craft available for the kids that came to the market on Saturday. Ms. Penny will be back in June.

     This Saturday, Pete Temple will share his musical talents with us. Stop down and grab a cup of coffee and something to eat, grab a seat and sing along. Hoping for sun and warm temperatures!

Pike students to present spring recital

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 11:49am

The annual spring recital will be presented by piano students of Betty Pike at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 26 at the Monticello High School auditorium.

Presentations will include many styles of music. Participants will be Lydia Ahlrichs, Harrison Ahlrichs, Sophia Ahlrichs, Esther Funk, Lydia Funk, Ella Sauser, Nathan Sauser and Lincoln Schneiter.

The public is invited to attend. A reception will follow in the commons area of the school.

School Menu

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 11:49am

MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

     Thursday, May 25 – Breakfast: Sausage pancake bites, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Deli sandwich, SunChips, apple slices, cookie, milk.

     Friday, May 26 – Breakfast: Cereal, Pop-Tart, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: COOK’S CHOICE

     Monday, May 29 –

SUMMER BREAK

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