Opinion

Are you a true Iowan?

Published by admin on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 2:26pm

     If you ever listen to KHAK 98.1 (free radio station plug), then you know that morning Co-host Courtlin is originally from the State of Michigan. She only moved to Iowa in 2014 for her radio gig with “Brain” (Ryan Brainard).

     Courtlin is always talking about the interesting or unique experiences she’s had while living in Iowa. On her Instagram page, she likes to showcase the amazing food she tries at various Iowa bars and restaurants. (Don’t look at her Instagram posts while you’re hungry.)

Learning from Iowa’s Amish

Published by admin on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 2:24pm

     The man who answered the door at a farmhouse west of Bloomfield one afternoon in the early 1970s was an imposing figure, even without that thick beard on his chin.

     Gideon Yutzy was a member of the Old Order Amish religion. He was the patriarch of a family that moved into the countryside west of my hometown several months earlier.

     That was 50 years ago. The arrival of the Yutzys began an Amish settlement that has grown to about 1,800 people today, making Davis County one of the largest enclaves of Amish in Iowa.

‘Arab’ letter writer not based on truths

Published by admin on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 2:23pm

To the Editor,

     The Express published a Letter to the Editor on Sept. I that apparently seeks to sow fear of Afghan refugees settling in the United States. The writer gives his opinion, but not many truths.

     He’s concerned with bringing thousands of Arabs to our country. Afghans are not Arabs. Afghans are from Afghanistan. Arabs are from the Arabian Peninsula. Perhaps he is peddling fear of Muslims?

Previous administrations to blame for current Afghan situation

Published by admin on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 2:23pm

To the Editor,

Where has the time gone?

Published by admin on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 10:22am

     A lot can happen in 12 years, and a lot has happened during my 12 years here at the Monticello Express…

     I recently came across the column I wrote in September 2010 to commemorate my one-year anniversary of working here, which is actually Aug. 31. The headline read: “My first year at the Monticello Express (and I plan on sticking around).” Well, I certainly stuck around… for 11 more years (and counting).

The future of our country depends on your vote in 2022

Published by admin on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 10:21am

To the Editor,

     Here are the sour fruits of the Biden Administration: 1. A disaster at the southern border, 2. A disaster in the Afghanistan withdrawal, 3. Galloping inflation, 4. Soaring crime rates, 5. Resurgence of COVID, 6. Institutionalizing racist teaching in our education system, and 7. Requiring your teenage daughter to athletically compete against and share locker rooms with biological, gender-confused males.

Learn from others’ mistakes

Published by admin on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 10:19am

To the Editor,

     The tragedy of Afghanistan is unfolding rapidly. No, we shouldn’t leave the U.S. supporters to die there.

     On the other hand, bringing thousands of Arabs to our country deserves a second thought. They aren’t being vetted, or at best, poorly vetted.

Give a Lion’s share of life

Published by admin on Wed, 09/01/2021 - 10:18am

To the Editor and Monticello community,

     The Monticello Lions Club will be assisting at the Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Monticello Berndes Center located at the Jones County Fairgrounds.

     We understand that some people may be hesitant to donate at this time, but the Red Cross has made additional precautions to ensure the safety of donors and staff, as well as the blood supply, including:

     1. Checking the temperatures of staff and donors before entering the blood drive to make sure they are healthy.

Every day is a different, new day

Published by admin on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 12:45pm

     As we prepare for our annual “Salute to Women” issue out in mid-September, I’ve already conducted several of my interviews with women working in a variety of fields: retail, vision, law, and law enforcement.

      With each interview, I’ve asked these ladies what they enjoy about their jobs, and 99.9 percent of the time they’ve commented that they appreciate how each day is a different day. They’re not doing the exact same every single day.

     I got to thinking about what I enjoy about my job, and I have to say I quite agree.

Thanks to locals and officials who assisted at accident scene

Published by admin on Wed, 08/25/2021 - 12:44pm

To the Editor,

     I would like to start by thanking Penny Schoon and her neighbor for being first on the scene and never leaving Chelcee’s side, as well as the Monticello Fire Department, Monticello Ambulance/EMT, and the Jones County Sheriff’s Office. Our girl was never alone.

     Chelcee was a beautiful, vibrant young lady. To know her was to love her. Her personality was sooooo beautiful. Chelcee was not only a loving mother, she was a thoughtful daughter, sister, and best friend to my baby.

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