Lifestyles

Pike Music Studio to hold recital

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 8:54am

     The Pike Music Studio will present their annual spring recital on May 31 at the Monticello High School auditorium beginning at 7 p.m.

     The students will perform elementary to advanced music. There will also be a cello solo accompanied by a piano student.

     The public is invited to attend and appreciate the progress each student has made this past year.

 

Monticello Farmers Market

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 8:53am

The last day of school is this week. Are you looking for a unique “Thank you” gift for a favorite teacher? The Monticello Farmers Market has gift certificates available.

The last day of school also means that parents are responsible for more meals. Involve the kids with meal planning, shopping and cooking. These are skills kids need to learn. Bring the kids to the Farmers Market to do some meal planning and shopping.

School Menu

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 8:53am

MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

     Thursday, May 31 – Cook’s Choice

     Summer lunch menu to come.

 

Senior Dining

Published by admin on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 8:52am

     Senior Dining site is now located at 818 W. 1st St., Suite 108. Lunch menu for the Monticello Senior Dining site is listed below.

     Following the menu, the day's entertainment is listed.

     Those wanting lunch at the Center, or who want to cancel, should phone one day in advance, after 10 a.m.  Lunch is now served at 11:30 a.m. at the dining site. Call 465-6723.

     Those 60 years or older can enjoy a nutritious meal for a suggested contribution based on income.  All others are $5.

 

Community Calendar

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:42pm

     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 26 –

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

Tuesday, May 29 –

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

Ries honored as Best of the Class

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:41pm

     Valedictorians or top graduating seniors were once again honored by KWWL and the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday, April 28. The students took part in KWWL’s 34th annual “Best of the Class” celebration.

     Lauren Marie Ries from Monticello High School was honored as a member of the 2018 Best of the Class.

 

Helgens is a part of patching ceremony

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:39pm

     Jade Helgens, Iowa City, was recently recognized during a patching ceremony held at the Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center in Johnston.

Koppes receives Road to Success scholarship

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:39pm

     New Vienna Insurance Inc., along with Grinnell Mutual of Grinnell, has named Brittany Koppes of Cascade High School as one of the 60 recipients of a 2018 Road to Success scholarship.

     Brittany Koppes was selected from thousands of Grinnell Mutual policyholders based on excellence in the classroom and a safe driving record. Brittany’s parents are Nicole Steffen and Jeff Koppes.

 

Markmann receives Road to Success scholarship

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:37pm

     B&E Insurance Agency of Monticllo, along with Grinnell Mutual of Grinnell, has named Calli Markmann of Midland High School of Wyoming as one of the 60 recipients of a 2018 Road to Success scholarship.

     Calli Markmann was selected from thousands of Grinnell Mutual policyholders based on excellence in the classroom and a safe driving record. Calli’s parents are Jay Markmann and Kim Markmann.

 

Kirkwood recognizes outstanding students

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 12:35pm

     Kirkwood Community College celebrated the top echelon of students involved in academic programs during its annual Outstanding Student Recognition program on April 23. Student nominees are selected by faculty based on exceptional academic performance, completion of at least half of their coursework toward a degree, enrollment during the current fall and/or spring terms of the award, and their qualities of character and leadership.

     Pam Hardersen and Cortney Price of Monticello were among the Outstanding Students recognized.

 

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