Years Gone By

5 years ago: 

• Mother-daughter duo Teresa Tobiason and Bailey (Gray) Bottelman opened Fancy Fritter Bakery & Eatery in mid-December. They wanted to provide the community with another dining option. The two said it’s fun to go into business together. They offer fresh, homemade baked goods, coffee, home-cooked lunch specials, and decorated cakes for special occasions. (1/28/2015) 

• A back-to-back 18-point performance by Derek Manternach helped lead the MHS boys basketball team to back-to-back wins. The Panthers held off North-Linn on Jan. 20, winning 49-40. On Jan. 23, they secured a victory over North Cedar, 45-41. (1/28/2015) 

10 years ago: 

• The Monticello JV girls basketball team beat Cascade 45-33, with 10 different girls scoring during the game. They also shut down Ed-Co, 57-31. Paxtyn Keleher led the Panthers with 14 points and five steals against Cascade. Taylor Aitchison scored 12 points and four steals against Ed-Co. (1/27/2010) 

25 years ago: 

• The Monticello Fire Department was one of 10 departments called to an early morning blaze on Jan. 23 at the Prairie Moon Ballroom in Prairieburg. The fire was reported at about 5 a.m., with the MFD and Anamosa department called at about 6 a.m. to assist. Owners Pete and Jan Novak aren’t sure if they’ll rebuild. The Ballroom holds fond memories for the MFD because they held their annual dance in Prairieburg for many years. Many of the Monticello firefighters have great memories of times spent at Prairie Moon. (1/25/1995) 

50 years ago: 

• Plans for a new community project are being announced. A Monticello Hall of Fame is being established to honor outstanding persons in the area. Photos and a biography sketch of each person named to the HOF will be hung permanently in the Community Building. Each honoree will receive a plaque to be presented by the Monticello Express. Residents are asked to nominate a person they feel is deserving of the honor. The HOF will serve as a testimonial to persons who have made outstanding contributions, often with little or no recognition. (1/22/1970) 

• Debbie Streeper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Streeper, received two trophies at the annual Iowa Palomino Exhibitor Association banquet in Des Moines. Debbie rides a 3-year-old Palomino gelding raised by her grandfather, Henry Tobiason. Debbie is a member of the East Wayne Eagles 4-H Club. (1/22/1970) 

100 years ago: 

• Dr. George Meyer has moved his office from his home on Cedar Street to rooms over the Burrichter shoe store, recently occupied by Charles Moore. His patients will find him at the new office. (1/22/1920) 

• The pupils of MHS are enjoying a special course in physical exercise one hour a week. The boys are instructed by Harry Cross; the girls by Delphia Williams and Florence Moles. The purpose is to bring every muscle into play. The exercises include all of those used by the army in addition to boxing and basketball. Not to be outdone by the boys, the girls are taking an interest in boxing. (1/22/1920)