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Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 2:17pm

10 years ago:

     • On the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, members of the Monticello community, city leaders, county and city law enforcement and public safety officials came together at the Public Safety Building to dedicate the 9/11 Memorial. The project was two years n the making. A 21-foot steel beam, which is the foundation of the Memorial, was used as a parameter support beam at the World Trade Center.  (9/14/2011)

15 years ago:

University of Iowa holds BSN white coat ceremony

Published by admin on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 2:16pm

     Joseph Arensdorf of Oxford Junction, was among the 80 University of Iowa bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) students who celebrated a significant personal milestone earlier this month when they participated in the College of Nursing's biannual white coat ceremony.

Area students part of Hawkeye marching band

Published by admin on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 2:15pm

     Olivia Goodyear is one of 272 University of Iowa students who are members of the 2021 Hawkeye Marching Band. Goodyear is from Monticello and plays the clarinet. This is Olivia's third year as a member of the Hawkeye Marching Band. She is also co-section leader and on the recruitment team. Micah Williams, also of Monticello, is in her second year and plays the alto saxophone.

Monticello Middle School Students of the Week

Published by admin on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 2:15pm

     The following students are being recognized for exhibiting responsible, respectful, safe, and caring behaviors: 

     Abby Kracke (5th Grade)

     Nessa Eitel (6th Grade)

     Avery Jurgens (7th Grade)

     Haleigh Folkers (8th Grade)

School Menu

Published by admin on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 2:14pm

MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

     Thursday, Sept. 9 – Breakfast: Cereal, Pop Tart, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Macaroni and cheese, broccoli Normandy, watermelon, dinner roll, milk.

     Friday, Sept. 10 – Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Pizza crunchers, salad with dressing, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes, diced peaches, milk.

     Monday, Sept. 13 –

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 10:13am

5 years ago:

     • Bud and Georgia Johnson of Monticello have purchased B.E. Somebody Fitness. Plans call for the facility to re-open under the name B.E. Somebody Fitness and Training Center.  (9/7/2016)

10 years ago:

Monticello Farmers Market

Published by admin on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 10:11am

Before we know it, summer is fading and fall is right around the corner. The air at market is changing with the seasons and so are the available options. The tomatoes continue to produce well and there is a great selection of slicers or small for fresh eating. Find all shapes and colors to sample; hybrid and heirlooms are abundant. Peppers, sweet and mild or spicy, are perfect for fresh snacking or cooking. We continue to have cucumbers, herbs, potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and kale.

University of Iowa students volunteer

Published by admin on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 10:11am

     Kaci Ginn of Olin was one of more than 90 students in the University of Iowa's College of Public Health who volunteered at non-profit and community service organizations in the greater Iowa City area the Friday before the start Iowa's 2021 fall semester. The community service provided the students an excellent opportunity to connect with the greater Iowa City community and get to know each other prior to the start of classes.

School Menu

Published by admin on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 10:10am

MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

     Thursday, Sept. 2 – Breakfast: Pancakes with syrup, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Breaded cheese sticks, garden salad, fresh vegetables, sidekick, milk.

     Friday, Sept. 3 – Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, mandarin oranges, roll and butter, milk.

     Monday, Sept. 6 –

Years Gone By

Published by admin on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 12:30pm

10 years ago:

     • The mortar around the cornerstone at St. Matthew Lutheran Church was cut as part of the church’s 100th anniversary. The contents of the container have been removed and will be displayed at events throughout the centennial celebration. On Sept. 9, 2012 at the final celebration ceremony weekend new contents will be put into the container and sealed away inside the cornerstone for the bicentennial celebration in 2112.  (8/31/2011)

15 years ago:

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