Opinion

Building issue interview offers unique experience

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 11:47am

     Last week was a first for me…

     Wednesday evening I had two interviews lined up for our annual Home & Building Issue, which in published in this week’s Express.

     My first interview was at 5:30 p.m. on Monk Court. At that time, the sky was turning a bit gray, and the wind a bit gusty, but nothing to worry about.

     I left there with five minutes to spare before my 6:30 p.m. interview in Breckenridge. I wasn’t there more than 10 minutes when the rain started coming down in sheets and the wind picked up.

John Duer’s business thrived in Monticello

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 11:47am

     I wish to share information about three former residents of Monticello, Iowa, that have helped to make our town what it is today.

     This is the second former resident Corbin researched.

     John O. Duer was an early resident of Monticello, Iowa. He was born on Feb. 12, 1838 in Baltimore, Md., and grew up there. Little is known of his younger years.

A path forward on healthcare

Published by admin on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 11:46am

     This month the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) to fix Obamacare. After standing up to my own party and helping to improve the legislation, I voted yes on the bill’s passage in the House. With so much misinformation surrounding the bill, I’d like to explain why I voted for it.

Governor declares May 17 DIPG Day

Published by admin on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 8:53am

To the Editor,

     I usually submit articles that are related in some way to national security or the economy. However, this morning my wife read to me a Facebook message announcing the signing of a proclamation by the Governor declaring May 17 as DIPG Day.

     When I heard that, I thought what better use can I make of this space than to remind all that we are going to place an event on the calendar drawing awareness to this dreadful disease and the need to give it the attention it demands?

Words on Wellness

Published by admin on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 8:52am

Cardio or Resistance – Which is Best to Lose Weight?

     For decades, it was believed that aerobic (or cardio) exercise, such as walking or running, was the best exercise for weight loss. Then strength (or resistance) training gained more favor. Recently, Duke University (Durham, North Carolina) conducted the largest study of its kind to compare the two.

Teachers in my life helped shape who I am today

Published by admin on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 9:04am

     May 8-12, this week, is Teacher Appreciation Week.

     At the age of 32, I have had too many teachers/professors to even count, from kindergarten through six years of college. And it’s not as though I attended one school all through my primary school days, either. I’m an Army brat, so we moved around a lot growing up. I’m sure those who grew up here and returned to Monticello can recall the names of all of their elementary, middle school and high school teachers. Not me…

The life of famed Monticello resident Henry Sherman

Published by admin on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 9:03am

To the Editor,

     I wish to share information about three former residents of Monticello, Iowa, that have helped to make our town what it is today.

     I’m enclosing one of three that I have written regarding these men, that I feel should be honored for the contributions they have made to our town.

Henry David Sherman

Great Give Day is for you

Published by admin on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 9:02am

To the Editor,

     Great things happen when people join together for good. Whether volunteering to help children succeed, driving community improvement, or helping our neighbors, Iowans share the will to see our communities thrive.

Trip to D.C. creates lifetime memories

Published by admin on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 8:55am

     April 18-24 was one of the most memorable weeks of my life… I got to travel to Washington, D.C. with my mom.

     This was her very first time in our nation’s capital; I was there briefly in April 2011 with one of the Eastern Iowa Honor Flights. That trip, though it was a whirlwind, was my first time in D.C.

     My mom is a veteran; she served in the Army from 1974-78. I knew she would be amazed at the war memorials and monuments. One of the must-see items on her D.C. bucket list was the Women in Military Memorial/Museum, which is part of Arlington National Cemetery.

School board members are dedicated volunteers

Published by admin on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 8:54am

To the Editor,

     We are very happy to share with everyone that May is School Board Recognition Month! As you may know, our school board members are elected officials to take an oath to serve the school district and community. We have five very dedicated school board members in the Monticello Community School District that work together to improve student learning at every level. They often dedicate long hours attending meetings, serving on committees, researching topics, and studying issues so they are ready to make important decisions.

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