Lifestyles

UIU announces December graduates

Published by admin on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 9:56am

     The Upper Iowa University announces December 2017 graduates including:

     Angela Sanford, Monticello, Master of Education degree in Higher Education Emphasis.

     Heidi Capron, Anamosa, Master of Business Admin degree in General Management Emphasis.

     Rachele Miller, Anamosa, Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services.

     Jill Wolf, Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education.

     Cassandra Wood, Scotch Grove, Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services.

 

Garden Club

Published by admin on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 9:51am

     The Monticello Garden Club met on Feb. 22 at the Presbyterian Church. The meeting was opened with a reading given by Sharon Kell "The Legend of Valentines."

     Joy Adams said she took a book that we have purchased to the library "The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder" in memory of Mary Siebels.

Applications accepted for Vacek scholarhsips

Published by admin on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 9:51am

     Mabel Vacek was a former Oxford Junction resident who died in 1998, leaving a legacy in excess of $240,000 to be used for scholarships for local youths. Mabel and her husband, Chuck, former Oxford Junction postmaster, were very community-minded and interested in helping young people. Due to health and family reasons, Mabel was not able to complete the eighth grade.

     Over the past 18 years, the Mabel Vacek Scholarship Trust has awarded 172 scholarships totaling $128,369.48.

School Menu

Published by admin on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 9:50am

MONTICELLO COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

     Thursday, March 15 – NO SCHOOL

     Friday, March 16 –       NO SCHOOL

     Monday, March 19 – Breakfast: Rainbow yogurt, granola, fruit, fruit juice, milk.

Lunch: Chicken nuggets, French fries, pineapple tidbits, roll and butter,  milk.

Senior Dining

Published by admin on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 9:49am

     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, 03/07/2018 - 11:58am

     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, March 10 –

     • 10 to 11 a.m. – Storytime at the Monticello Public Library in the Children's room. Children of all ages are welcome.

     11 a.m. – Young Living Essential Oil Class, Java Jones

 

Monday, March 12 –

Kailas, Strittmatter exchange vows

Published by admin on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 11:58am

      Neeti (nee Kailas) and Lucas Strittmatter of St. Louis, Mo., exchanged wedding vows on May 19, 2017 at Forest Park, St. Louis, Mo.

      The bride is the daughter of Indrani Kailas and Kailas Ramanathan of Chennai, India. 

      The groom is the son of Anne and Nick Strittmatter of Monticello. He is the grandson of the late Lillian and Andy Strittmatter of Monticello.    

      The groom is a 2006 graduate of Monticello High School.

 

Patterson named DAR Good Citizen

Published by admin on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 11:57am

     Jordyn Patterson of Monticello High School has been chosen as Good Citizens by the Marion-Linn Daughters of American Revolution Chapter. These students and their parents along with other area representatives were honored at a Good Citizen Tea in Marion on February 25.

UIU graduates announced

Published by admin on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 11:56am

     Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its October 2017 graduates, followed by the degree earned.

     Carley Hinrichs of Monticello, Bachelor/ Science: Nursing in Nursing.

 

University of Wisconsin announces Dean's List

Published by admin on Wed, 03/07/2018 - 11:53am

     University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh officials have announced the names of students who qualified for the University’s Dean’s List and Honor Roll in fall 2017.

     To qualify for the honor roll, a student must take at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 (out of a possible 4.0). Those with a GPA of 3.75 or better qualify for the dean’s list.

     Shay Stephen, Monticello, Honor Roll.

 

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