Opinion

What do you know about the AAGPBL?

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 9:09am

     Some random information this week…

     I am not a fan or watching professional sports. I guess one would say I’m not a huge sports fan. However, every two years when the Winter and Summer Olympics come around, I am glued to my TV. I absolutely love watching the Olympics! I get pretty competitive in cheering on Team USA athletes and have to check the daily medal count online to see how many overall medals and gold medals Team USA has compared to the rest of the world. My true patriotism comes out for sure!

Add to the success of Monticello by voting ‘yes’

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 9:08am

To the Editor,

     There are a lot of great things that happen when you live in a small community. When you turn on the news or look at social media, often we are bombarded with a lot of the “bad” in the world, bad people, bad events, and bad places, the list could go on and on. It would be easy to let that drive your attitude and perception.

Hotel/Motel Tax increase should benefit Jones Co. Tourism

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 9:08am

To the Editor,

     As a person who has traveled extensively, I have no reason to complain about a little hike in my bill to help get more travelers to a location. Everybody needs to make a living, and if you depend on tourist dollars, it can be a finicky way to make a living! So these tax dollars insure that I get the services I need because there is a steady stream of visitors to insure that.

Turning Iowa schooling into career success

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 9:07am

     Iowa continually has the best high school graduation rate in the country, with more than 90 percent of students graduating on time.

     That’s one of the stats highlighted in the annual Kids Count Report.

A new middle school is the best for the school district, community

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 8:13am

To the Editor,

     It is an exciting time for the Monticello School District and community. We have the opportunity to Vote YES for a new middle school on Sept. 11. The time is now.

     I went to country school in the ‘60s. The education was changing then as it is changing now. The generation before me had the foresight to build Shannon School and we now have the opportunity to “Pay it Forward.” A Vote YES for a new middle school today will give our students a safe, efficient, up to date learning facility.

MCSD bond referendum FAQ

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 8:12am

     In an effort to help promote the Tuesday, Sept. 11 bond vote for a new middle school in Monticello, the Express will share some FAQ concerning the proposed project. The Monticello Community School District released the following information in an effort to help educate voters, and answer any questions that might arise.

     Visit www.voteyesmonticello.com for further information.

How did we get here?

Words on Wellness

Published by admin on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 8:12am

Staying Active Benefits Mental Health

     Being active benefits you in many ways besides helping control weight. Exercise can improve chances of living longer, the strength of your bones and muscles, and your mental health. In addition, exercise decreases risks of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.

Passion for Monticello is contagious

Published by admin on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 8:16am

     Passion is contagious, especially passion about one’s own town.

     If you read last week’s Express, you saw the front-page article about Bobby Krum and the Amber Community Club working to put Amber on the map. The addition of a Free Little Library will hopefully entice people to swing through Amber and either take or a leave a book.

MCSD bond referendum FAQ

Published by admin on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 8:15am

     In an effort to help promote the Tuesday, Sept. 11 bond vote for a new middle school in Monticello, the Express will share some FAQ concerning the proposed project. The Monticello Community School District released the following information in an effort to help educate voters, and answer any questions that might arise.

     Visit www.voteyesmonticello.com for further information.

How will we pay for it?

A new school will strengthen our community

Published by admin on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 8:15am

To the Editor,

     My husband and I have three children who will all be in high school this fall. They have been through the middle school, so while my family will not benefit directly from a new middle school, our entire community will, and that’s why I know supporting the Sept. 11 bond issue is the right thing to do.

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