Opinion

Zirkelbach serves all citizens of Jones County

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 9:51am

To the Editor,

     I have served on the Jones County Conservation Board for over 25 years and have had the privilege of working with many very fine and dedicated supervisors. During the past several years, I have had the good fortune to work under Supervisor Jon Zirkelbach. He has been very supportive; however, support for the county’s conservation programs is only one of the many facets of their responsibilities.

     Serving all areas of Jones County and every aspect of our county’s needs, he is a truly dedicated, conscientious, and hardworking public servant.

Zirkelbach demonstrates true selfless service

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 9:51am

To the Editor,

     The Primary Elections are coming soon and I urge everyone to exercise their right to vote and participate in the election process.

     Jon Zirkelbach is on the ballot for re-election as the Jones County Supervisor and deserves your vote. Jon is completing his first four-year term as a supervisor and has performed in an exemplary manner. He is extremely conscientious and caring and has consistently placed the needs of the residents of Jones County over and above his own.

Thank a teacher today

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 9:50am

To the Editor,

     Wake the kids and phone the neighbors! We have started the month of May and we are nearing the finish line of the 2017-18 school year!

Celebrating life’s stories: National Skilled Nursing Care Week

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 9:50am

To the Editor,

     In skilled nursing care centers across the country, each person has a unique story to tell. That’s why Monticello Nursing and Rehab is excited that the theme of this year’s National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW), formerly known as National Nursing Home Week, taking place May 13-19, is “Celebrating Life’s Stories.”

Null is honored to work for you

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 9:49am

To the Editor,

     Last year over 3,000 of you completed surveys or signed petitions to save the Mon-Maq Dam because you love our dam or feel spending $2,000,000 tearing it out is a waste of money. Now you have the opportunity to step up again by voting for John Null for Jones County Supervisor in the June 5 Primary.

More educational opportunity through sharing

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 9:48am

     I am pleased to have passed legislation to help our rural schools continue a successful initiative.

     Since 2008, many Iowa schools have shared some staff and administrative positions, including superintendents, business management, human resources, transportation and maintenance.

     The state provides financial incentives to schools that opt to share positions. Ultimately, the schools and the state save money while boosting educational excellence. Right now, 230 districts get state incentive money to share administrators.

House Republican Newsletter

Published by admin on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 9:47am

News from District 96

     On Saturday, May 5, the 87th General Assembly came to a close. I believe it was historic session in which much was accomplished. Tax reform and addressing Iowa’s health care needs were just a couple of issues that we passed this session.

     Water Quality funding passed early in the session but that is not the end of the discussion. We are continuing the discussion and I am sure it will be ongoing long after I leave the legislature.

Political and happy news from the week

Published by admin on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 10:47am

     On Friday, May 4, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a controversial bill this week into law.

     The “heartbeat bill” in Iowa is now the nation’s strictest abortion law.

     Regardless of how you feel about this now-law, my thoughts this week aren’t to start a debate, or to share my political (though an issue like this should not be political) views. I wanted to bring attention to the actions of our local Monticello State Representative, Lee Hein.

Candidate Null is hardworking, honest man

Published by admin on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 10:45am

To the Editor,

     Do you desire an honest, hardworking gentleman for Jones County Supervisor?

     John Null puts the Jewish Carpenter (Our Lord) first, family second, and job third. He believes the people’s voices do matter. John does not waffle, supports teachers and veterans, and also believes in less government. He respects all people, and uses common sense.

     Please vote for candidate John Null for Jones County Supervisor in the Primary, June 5.

Joy Andrews

Anamosa, Iowa

 

Lions Club thanks for blood drive support

Published by admin on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 10:45am

To the Editor and the Monticello community,

     The Monticello Lions Club thanks the citizens of the Monticello community for supporting the American Red Cross Blood Drive held on Tuesday, April 24.

     Our goal was to collect 75 units of blood. Forty-nine units of whole blood was collected, 24 units of Power reds was collected, and there were seven deferrals. Total units collected were 73 units, which was 97.3 percent of our goal. Potential lives saved according to the Red Cross was 171.

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